July 18, 2011
Page 174
“Cecilia remained where she was, facing down the drive, tranquility watching the car as it receded, but the tremors along the line of her shoulders confided she was crying, and Briony knew she had never loved her sister more than now.”
Cecilia watches as the police car leaves with Robbie. This is the last time they REALLY see each other. The other time they did was only for a brief time at a cafe and it was "dissatisfying". This is also the moment that Briony realized she made a mistake. Briony saw her sister cry as the car pulled off, Briony realized that Cecilia hadn't been attacked, instead Cecilia was actually in love with Robbie. This is where the guilt starts playing a role in the story. One of the main themes in the book is guilt, because in order for Briony to make amends she has to feel the guilt from what she did.
Darn it Briony! Why didn't you tell the truth!?
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