Relationships within family
Nancy
Mum
Lola
Dad
Before Mum's illness
After mum's illness
Before illness
On return home
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Restricting social life
Attentive and affectionate
Angry
Dismissive
Disinterested
Expecting her to do everything
On holiday
Anxious
Quiet
Withdrawn
Nancy enjoyed the attention - thought her dad loved her. Thought he was a bit too strict, though.
Nancy thought the change was because her mum was ill. Now much kinder to Lola.
Nancy puts this down to grief, although he hadn't had much to do with his wife!
Irritated by Nancy, snappy with her (jealousy)
Grateful
Watchful
Affectionate
Controlling - always with her
Nancy hurt, didn't understand
Frustrated - had no life, but pleased at affection and obvious love.
Lola
Mum
Nancy
Dad
Tends to boss Nancy a bit - she feels superior
He's quite severe about her social activities
Mum hurt because Lola doesn't visit
Lola withdrawn around mum
Sometimes over enthusiastic so mum doesn't see the truth in her eyes
Insists she dresses conservatively
Jealous if she mentions other boys
Enjoying her status
As she rebels against possessiveness, needs Nancy
By the time of the holiday
Knows it's wrong and doesn't know how to stop it
Is sick of his possessiveness
She can never tell - would destroy the family
Is sarcastic and dismissive with him
On holiday, Lola seems to need Nancy, who doesn't understand why.