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The story explores the tumultuous relationship between a daughter and her mother as Betsy returns to her childhood home in New Haven. Old conflicts resurface, highlighting the deep-seated patterns of their interactions. Betsy's choices, from her appearance to her spending habits, trigger critical remarks from her mother, intensifying the generational divide. This dynamic captures the complexities of familial expectations and the struggle for self-identity in the shadow of parental influence.