Inspired by Henny, the servant/partner of her grandfather, she enjoys cooking, cleaning and the various other chores that her mother and aunts have abandoned in their academic and feminist pursuits. While Ellen attends University to please her family, she leaves school before her final exams when Henny contracts cancer in order to be at her side.
Motivated by Henny, her grandfather's helper/partner, she relishes cooking, cleaning, and other chores that her mother and aunts have neglected in their academic and feminist endeavors. While Ellen attends university to satisfy her family, she drops out of school before final exams when Henny gets cancer so she can be with her.