As we know, Anna has had a troubled past. Her father died, her stepmother is equivalent to the evil stepmother in “Cinderella”, and she has had a recent change in culture and scenery. In the novel, Anna has made questionable life choices that could be chalked up to her lack of knowledge about the workings of society. We see this when looking at her relationship with Walter. Walter buys her nice things (like the pantyhose), he always gives her money (as an exchange for her services), and he treats her with respect (sort of); or at least, that’s how Anna sees it. When in reality, he is using her like a working girl that gets paid for sex and companionship. Not realizing this, Anna falls harder and harder for Walter and worries about their future
