In he most memorable scene, recently-engaged girlfriend, Jane experienced a heart-rending parting at the railroad station with her young fianceé Corporal Smollett who was being transported o the warfront.It affords a classic, semi-glamorized portrait of three troubled, frustrated, anguished, and identity-seeking teenagers - all outsiders, alienated and outcast from the world and values of parents and adults, who attain maturity hrough rebellion and tragic circumstances.Pearl's mother leaves with her lover, followed by Chavez.Passionately angered by her wanton, unfaithful actions, Scott murders both her and her gambler lover - the murder is seen in silhouette in a nearby building, while Pearl looks on in horror.That evening, as a sole traveler in the night with his wrapped birthday bottle of wine, he pays a functional visit to his mistress' apartment.To allay their concerns, she advises hem to think of "nice things...daffodils, green meadows, skies full of stars, raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens" when hey are unhappy.