Melanie's Behavior

Melanie's behavior, up until the seagull attacks her on the bay, differs from that of a more "normal" woman. While a "normal" woman would mind the children and work in the kitchen, Melanie roams the world as a wild child free to do as she pleases. She does so in her shiny Aston Martin convertible, a symbol of her freedom, and transgresses into roles normally played by males.