"My mother 's countenance Could not unfrown itself." countenance is also a significant word as it means a facial expression or approval. Coupled with the line "Could not unfrown itself" it is obvious that the mother is not pleased with the actions that are going on. This is the only time the author mentions the mother, but it is clear although she does not approve she also does not intervene. Could it be that she is also afraid of the
"My mother 's countenance Could not unfrown itself." countenance is also a significant word as it means a facial expression or approval. Coupled with the line "Could not unfrown itself" it is obvious that the mother is not pleased with the actions that are going on. This is the only time the author mentions the mother, but it is clear although she does not approve she also does not intervene. Could it be that she is also afraid of the