In the novel, Robyn is described as a strong intellectual woman with determined opinions on most subjects, even on those of which she has no actual experience, such as the business environment. Initially one gets the idea that nothing could disturb or change her clearly developed thoughts and beliefs.

After have followed the shadow scheme and have met Vic Wilcox, Robyn founds herself going trough some sort of identity crisis she did not ever think could happen. In my opinion, to conceal or quell this she decides to give away the inherited money.

One's identity is an interplay between the idea you have of yourself, and the way other people identify you. Robyn Penrose's identity is at first clear and well defined. It is not much difference in the way she sees herself and the way other people look at her. She does not identify herself as someone interested in and fascinated by money. On th

The next step shown, towards her identity dilemma, is when she decides to go along with the trip to Frankfurt. One could argue that it is not only by reason of the disappointment caused by Charles' acts, but also out of curiosity. A newly aroused eager to see, and try the luxurious way of life. As described in the novel "Robyn was conscious only of wanting to be treated, and to be whisked away from her routine existence..." (267)

An argument she would never have come up with before meeting Mr Wilcox.

Even though she, most probably, would want a new car and a more luxurious life she would never be able to stand up for it, neither in front of herself, nor her colleagues and family. She would completely loose face and all of her identity. That gives her no choice but giving away the money. An attempt to preserve her core identity.

Initially, Robyn is not happy at all being obliged to visit the factory each Wednesday. But as time goes by she starts to appreciate it. At one time she actually fee

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Approximate Word count = 676
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)