... Jean improving her body but her intellect as well. I believe this self-improving aspect points to an independence in her. In The Astronomer's Wife independent woman is the farthest description of Mrs. Ames. "She was a youngish woman, but this was forgotten. The mystery and silence of her husband's mind lay like a chiding finger on ... new way of living for both of them and he wants to start afresh to save their marriage. Throughout the story there are numerous symbols that point to the problems in their marriage and the eventual break up. First the truck is seen, "He will probably not b...

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