The relationship of Jack Burden and Anne Stanton was one shared with time upon the tennis courts, lakes, and roads in Burden’s Landing. The failure of engagement between Jack and Anne was due to the fact they both desired different qualities in their lover. Anne admired a man who had ambition and true goals in life. She was vulnerable to Jack, since he was her childhood playmate. Jack was fixated on the past and …showed first 75 words of 329 total…

…showed last 75 words of 329 total…a partner. Each had the misunderstanding of what they believed they needed in a partner. Jack was obsessed with his beautiful wife, Lois, until he realized that she lacked personality. Anne admired a man who had ambition and would be successful in life. During this time, they discovered what qualities they had admired and could actually appreciate each other in marriage. The passing of time allowed Jack Burden and Anne Stanton to realize their love.