Getting To Understand
The look of guilt and sorrow on Eleanor’s face crumpled. According to her, she heard whispers about curses and evil spirits at her church, which gave her irrational fears and beliefs. Her memories of her childhood and the loss of her firstborn daughter were shared.
She began to feel sympathy and concern for her mother-in-law’s mental state as her anger faded.
Instead of malicious intent, Eleanor’s actions were motivated by deep-seated fears and superstitions.