What holds a relationship together? How do relationships go the way they do? What in a relationship causes it to tremble and fall apart? According to this short story "The Painted Door", communication is what determines how the relationship would start and how it will end up. Communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. The author develops this theme through three main aspects of the short story: character, conflict and symbols. <Tab/&…showed first 75 words of 863 total…

…showed last 75 words of 863 total…three aspects of the story: character, conflict, and symbol agreeably work together to develop the theme that communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. Sinclair Ross provides evidence that in order for a couple to maintain a stable relationship, each partner must do their own part so there is actually a future for the two. A positive point of view brings trust with your partner and you become more cherished by your loved one.