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In Alice Elliott Dark’s “In the Gloaming,” Janet, without realizing it, or giving herself credit, portrays herself as an exceptional mother. In this story Janet reflects on her life, thus far, of being a parent. She doesn’t seem to understand, on a conscious level, what an extraordinary job she has done as a mother. In the story, Janet keeps admiring her son, and how he has turned out, but doesn’t get that she is one of the greatest contributing factors to why he has turned out that way.
The author makes several references to Janet’s being a mother being just what she wanted in life. ... When Janet reflects on the day with Laird, early on in the story, it is apparent that the author wants us to see the devotion Janet has for him. ... The depth of Janet’s devotion is also shown by her adoration of her children throughout the story. During a visit from her daughter, Janet has a chance to stand back and observe the interaction between Laird and Anne. ... Janet can stand back and admire the children that she had shaped from kids to the adults that they are now. You can tell that Janet puts everything she has into her mothering, but she doesn’t give herself any of the credit for a job well done.
Approximate Word count = 1061
Approximate Pages = 4.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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