How does Eleanor’s relationship with her coworkers, particularly Raymond, evolve throughout the story? What role does Raymond play in her growth?

Additional Questions:

• What do you think about Eleanor’s interactions with Raymond? Do you think she’s starting to open up?
• What do you learn about Eleanor’s past through her conversations with Raymond and her musings? How do you think her past shapes her present behavior?
• How do the author’s descriptions of Eleanor’s life make you feel? What do they reveal about her isolation?