Introduction to "The Entertainer"

I think the introduction for "The Entertainer" shows the perspective of Rachel and her Mother. Rachel is young. She has her own plans and aspirations. On the other hand, her mother feels like her time is up. The story mentions that she was recently divorced from Rachel's father, and it is hitting her hard. When Mrs. Billingsley offers Rachel's mother an opportunity for Rachel to join them on a trip to an island for a bit, Rachel and her mother have different reactions. Rachel's mother is eager to send her off and she wants her to go. Rachel's mother wants her to impress the Billingsley family so that way Rachel can live a wealthy life.


i think the conclusion goes to show that Rachel's mother was wrong. In the conclusion, Mrs. Billingsley opens up to Rachel about her life. She was similar to Rachel in the sense that they were both middle-class girls. But Mrs. Billingsley wanted to change her life when she was 13. She wanted to get Mr. Billingsley to marry her. She just wanted to be married into a rich family. Mrs. Billingsley eventually marries Mr. Billingsley and they have a family. Although Mrs. Billingsley got her wishes of marrying someone rich, she feels a lot of regret as her life goes on. She realizes that she truly doesn't love Mr. Billingsley and she feels as though her children are spoiled rotten. She feels upset at this and she looks at Rachel with amazement. Rachel is a normal person. She isn't wealthy, and she isn't poor. rachel has had a normal life, and she knows how to function well. Mrs. Billingsley wishes the same for her daughters.