Solitude and Self-Discovery

Miriam repeatedly seeks solitude as a means of self-preservation and inner peace, finding clarity and strength in being alone, yet also struggles with the fear of being left out and the tension between isolation and connection.

Miriam's reflections on the interim period highlight her solitary observations and internal growth.

Miriam's New Year's Eve alone and her resolutions highlight her embrace of solitude as a path to inner peace and self-knowledge.

Miriam's reflections on loneliness and her internal journey as she anticipates Eve's arrival.

Miriam's internal reflections during dinner and her walk reveal a growing sense of self-awareness and independence, as she contemplates her own 'secret belongings' and the possibility of a different life.