I always wondered what Della's motivation was when taking the spear.
And I've come to the conclusion that it was fear. I feel as if she had intense anxiety over becoming a mother.
It may have been due to the fact that her own parents where no longer in the picture. Or that she was going to be a single parent. Or just the fact that being a parent is one of the hardest jobs ever.
I think her flight was just meant to clear her head. I can imagine her pacing back and forth. Feeling trapped. Just needing to get some fresh air. Have a last chance to be Della JUST Della. To be her old self.
I feel like it's important to say how scary being a mother can be. The stress of shaping young lives that are dependent on you. Losing your identity as you have to put own life on hold.
