Question 18 Marks
Relationships are dependent upon trust. However, small misunderstandings, if not cleared soon, destroy the best of relationships. John’s marriage was on the verge of a dreadful end. What mistakes did Hallock make in their relationship? (A Shady Plot)
Answer
View full question & answer→It is absolutely true that relationships are built upon trust. The stronger the concrete of trust, the stronger the building of relationship. But trust is a two way street. In A true relationship, there should be no hidden secrets. We can see the validity of this statement in the lesson ‘A Shady Plot’. In the story, John and Lavinia’s relationship suffers due to the presence of secrets. Mr. Hallock made two mistakes which led to sourness in their relationship.
First, Hallock tried to conceal facts from Lavinia. She was his wife and had every right to know what the real story was. Secondly, Lavinia doubted her husband and considered him a cheater without going into the detail of things. Her trust was overcome by jealousy. Things would not have been in such a mess if John had told Lavinia the truth and if Lavinia would have trusted her husband enough to find the real truth before deciding to leave him.
First, Hallock tried to conceal facts from Lavinia. She was his wife and had every right to know what the real story was. Secondly, Lavinia doubted her husband and considered him a cheater without going into the detail of things. Her trust was overcome by jealousy. Things would not have been in such a mess if John had told Lavinia the truth and if Lavinia would have trusted her husband enough to find the real truth before deciding to leave him.