What happens next? Miranda asks. It's easier to talk to Elizabeth when they're sitting side by side,when she doesn't have to look at her.I don't know.You do know.I wish I could tell you how sorry I am, Elizabeth says, but you've already told me to stopapologizing.It's just an awful thing to do.I don't think I'm an awful person, Elizabeth says.No one ever thinks they're awful, even people who really actually are. It's some sort of survivalmechanism.
Miranda and Elizabeth share a moment of tension as they navigate a difficult conversation. Sitting side by side makes it easier for Miranda to communicate her feelings without the pressure of direct eye contact. Elizabeth expresses her regret over a past action but is reminded by Miranda that she has already been told to stop apologizing. This tension highlights the complexity of their relationship and the emotional weight of their conversation.
The dialogue reveals deeper themes about self-perception and human nature. Elizabeth's assertion that she does not consider herself an awful person reflects a common inclination to protect one’s ego. Miranda’s response underscores a truth about humanity: everyone has their defenses and often distorts their self-perception as a means of survival. This interaction between the two characters reveals the intricacies of their emotional struggles and the burden of guilt that accompanies their actions.
