journal 4

 Journal 4

Mr. Beebe decides to plan a picnic, inviting Lucy Charlotte, and Mr. Eager. However, through strange circumstances, the Emersons and Miss Lavish re also invited. To make matters even worse, the group is paired in two carriages, each filled with characters that dislike each other. After the group stops to rest, Lucy asks the carriage driver where Mr. Eager and   Mr. Beebe are. However, because of a language barrier, the driver brings Lucy to George Emerson instead. George and Lucy then impulsively decide to kiss, not knowing Lucy’s cousin, Charlotte, is standing close by. After this, the party begins their journey home, leaving George to walk home. A lightning storm begins and causes Mr. Emerson to worry for his son. When Lucy gets home, she and Charlotte discuss her kiss with George. George later comes to visit Lucy, but Charlotte doesn’t let him see her. Instead, Charlotte briefly talks to George and says goodnight.

            Division between classes is a theme prevalent throughout A Room With a View. Lucy and George clearly have some significant feelings for each other. However, Lucy is a proper English lady, while George is far from what one would consider a gentleman. Regardless of how they feel, the differences in their social stature make it challenging