Probably every living being has asked themselves whether or not they are content with their lives as it has enfolded before them. It's a natural part of life to question the past as one looks into the future, however, there are certain regrets that mark the passing of certain lives that most people would rather not have as a part of their own lives. To many, the need to conform to gender roles and society …showed first 75 words of 1179 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1179 total…matter of giving up the love he has for Ellen and making the life he has with May the central element of his happiness. Jake would need to change himself and the behavior, beliefs and past experiences of Brett - something that one person cannot do for someone else. Newland has the power to change his life where Jake must take into consideration the way that Brett deigns to live her life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** none