There, like a lover rushing to a secret tryst, she encounters the mysterious Geraldine. ... Like the Secret Sharer of Conrad's tale, Geraldine is initially portrayed as an empathetic being, who having undergone duress, emotionally appeals to her rescuer.Christabel regards the woman with almost childlike awe, and her attempts at friendship often seem to echo the overtures of a child. ... When they both share the secret of Geraldine's shame, they have become one being. ...

• Word Count: 1198
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate