The Well by Elizabeth Jolley and Relationship of Hester and Katherine E

The Well by Elizabeth Jolley and Relationship of Hester and KatherineHester Harper is a lonely, single lady in The Well. It was herloneliness, lack of love and need for association that do herbring Katherine home. She did not have a carriage of her own. Katherinewas an unloved child, who had already been rejected by people in hercountry until she luckily met with Hester. Katherine form a closerelationship with Hester, and soon realised that Hester was quite fondof her. Katherine fulfilled all her requirements, and Hester believedthat it is the beginning of a secure and loving relationship. Hesterspoiled Katherine and made her life incredibly comfortable she didnot want to ever let go of her.Katherine was incredibly good at manipulating Hester. She displayedher care and friendliness on the number 1 day that she was brought home,Oh Miss Harper I will. Thank youshe hugged and kissed her. She wasall open and honest to Hester, it seemed strange that a normal personwould show affection to a stranger, without even forming a closerelationship. Katherine from the first day, had a concealed motive byknowing that Miss Harper was a well respected and voluminous lady and forthis reason was already trying to take advantage of her, trying to winher love so she could be the replacement daughter and inherit Hestersassets. There is also the time when Katherine convinced Hester toinvite Joanna to come stay for a week. The suspicion gets evenstronger when we learn about Katherines ability and willingness inthe household and that there was nothing Katherine could not copy orlearn. She seemed to have all the makings of an efficient criminal.It is very unusual for a young girl to be willing to sta... ...it. Nevertheless we never find out who stole the money however we doknow that Hester is left with nothing. All she ever wanted is for herand Katherine to be happy.Hester and Katherine both tried to take advantage of each other.Hester never wanted to lose Katherine, and had alway s done what wasbest for her. She tried to make Katherines life the most comfortableas she possibly could. She bought all the things that Katherineinsisted upon, and even told Katherine that she could invite her bestfriend to stay, even though she did not look so tender upon. AllKatherine ever wanted was the money to use for her own pleasure, shewanted to get everything out of Hester, and was very manipulative indoing so. She had Hester wrapped up in her little finger. BothKatherine and Hester used each other, but it was really Katherine whowas in the most control.