It is also a moment that reiterates how these neighbors, especially the boys, did not actually want to put themselves in the girls' shoes. In the novel, Lux, who was most likely uncomfortable and unable to seek help from her parents, knew the only solution to her problem was to get herself to a doctor at whatever cost. The narrators can only assume that the sisters are not being properly fed after seeing their frail appearances, and it is shown in the film as well that they were all pulled out of school and kept inside at all times. "We never understood why Lux went to the hospital instead of to Planned Parenthood, but most people agreed she was telling the truth and that, in the end, she could devise no other way to see a doctor." While this scene may not have added to what was already present in the film, this moment emphasized how dire the situation at the Lisbon house truly was.
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