Vivian shifts her opinions on human relationships greatly over the course of the drama. The impetus to this transition, in addition to her declining health, is Susie’s kindness. No matter how much Vivian desires to remain entirely focused on her independent scholarship, she is persuaded that kindness is the only way to find true happiness and overcome hardships. In her waning moments of life, Vivian realizes the truth all humans need to understand: you cannot go through life alone. Many times, people attempt to pacify their need for companionship by dedicating their lives to solving a problem or studying a topic, as Professor Berring and Jason in W;t. However, when people are exposed to genuine kindness, like that of Susie, they must recognize
