Important Couples in Passing
Clare & Irene
Clare & Brian
Clare & Jack
Marriage
Duality: brings people together, gives social access, but is also a source of conflict
Distance in the marriage between Brian and Irene
Tension
Brian wants to go to Brazil: Irene wants to protect domesticity
Irene wants to preserve the boys’ innocence
Clare
Clare wants to escape through marriage, but then feels trapped
