This could be because they are the rebellious part of the family who doesn't agree with Jane's treatment. Why else did John say to her, “You would sooner put fireworks in my pillowcase than have those inspiring people around here?” (649). He sees that part of the family as a negative influence that makes his wife sicker. Jane also mentions how her brother, as a "high level" doctor, feels about John's reaction, further exemplifying that both Jane and John felt the importance of family approval. Finally, friends and the opinions of other high-ranking men were important to John. When Jane says “If a high-ranking doctor and her husband assure friends” (648), she gives up the fact that public opinions matter a lot to John. Jane is constantly looking for closure when she tries to talk to her husband “It's so hard for John about my case” (652). But John turns her around, belittles her thoughts, and calls her a weak, nervous little girl. He refers to her as his patient and not his wife and this builds bridges between the couple. Jane also reiterates her loneliness and desire for approval and acceptance from both societies “if I had less opposition and more society” (648). and her husband “it's so disheartening to have no advice and