In the short story, “The Metaphor” by Budge Wilson Charlotte’s house is a true reflection of her mother, as both the house and her mother reflect perfection, silence and, perfect balance of tone and atmosphere. The house is in perfect condition, almost like a box to Charlotte, and there is no noise to disrupt the serenity of the home. The house reflects Charlotte’s mom attempt to achieve perfection. Charlotte’s mom is, “Lovely to look at, with her dark blond hair, her flawless figure” just like her house, clarified from Charlotte’s perspective. Charlotte also talks about how the house has, “black and white tiles dazzled” and, “the cupboards and walls were a blinding spotless white. The counters shone, empty of jars, leftovers, canisters,
