During Elaine's accident in the ravine, she imagines the woman who appears to be her alternate maternal role; Virgin Mary to help her find an inner kernel of strength. Elaine believes he reassured her: “You can go home now... Everything will be fine. Go home” (202). This is a critical moment that resonates throughout the book as Mother Mary, her savior and newfound guardian, seeks to restore Elaine. Therefore, this provides a turning point in that moment as Elaine's tragic experience causes her to repress her memories with Cordelia; this allows her to have a more positive outlook