Not a lot of actions are shown that showcase their love, but the actions that are shown prove the love the old couple shares. Edith has been given the burden of an illness and James, being the typical old grumpy man, still feels love for his wife, and tries to protect her in ways he is capable of. “He [James] went to the bedroom door and listened for a time. He felt unworthy to be listening, to be standing. Why not someone else? Why not those people tonight? Why not all those people who sail through life free as birds? Why not them instead of Edith?” (83). James feels unworthy because as much as he tries, he cannot protect her from her illness. The only thing he knows he can do is comfort her in times of need, “Edith, dearest Edith” (82), James said as …” He touched her hand” (80). James loves Edith and he’s willing to stick around and take these obstacles head on with her. He relates himself to a picture of a boat turned over, with a man standing on the keel waving because he himself feels like his life is overturned and he’s waving to get attention so he can stay afloat for Edith, and to be strong for
Not a lot of actions are shown that showcase their love, but the actions that are shown prove the love the old couple shares. Edith has been given the burden of an illness and James, being the typical old grumpy man, still feels love for his wife, and tries to protect her in ways he is capable of. “He [James] went to the bedroom door and listened for a time. He felt unworthy to be listening, to be standing. Why not someone else? Why not those people tonight? Why not all those people who sail through life free as birds? Why not them instead of Edith?” (83). James feels unworthy because as much as he tries, he cannot protect her from her illness. The only thing he knows he can do is comfort her in times of need, “Edith, dearest Edith” (82), James said as …” He touched her hand” (80). James loves Edith and he’s willing to stick around and take these obstacles head on with her. He relates himself to a picture of a boat turned over, with a man standing on the keel waving because he himself feels like his life is overturned and he’s waving to get attention so he can stay afloat for Edith, and to be strong for