A Room With a View

In the novel, we find the main character, Lucy, always doubting herself and doing whatever it is that others instruct her to do. Like a puppet, she is at the mercy of those holding the strings. Her thoughts, feelings, and decisions are never her own, but of someone of greater age or authority. Being a young woman, she is never alone but always under some kind of adult supervision. Many times, it seems like she cannot even think for herself nor is she encouraged to. Even when she is able to put some of the pieces together in her head, she cannot even trust herself enough to put it all together. Lucy is a young woman who wants more for herself, but has no idea where to begin. She wants to rebel, but is too timid and scared. With regards to her love life, she is caught in between going for what she wants, and following conventions. In the end, she realizes that if she marries Cecil, she will never be allowed to grow as a person, but will continue to be controlled like a puppet. Only with helpful advice, not instruction, from George’s father did she have enough courage to start living her life.