'Hester and Katherine exploit each other, but for different reasons'. Discuss

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'Hester and Katherine exploit each other, but for different reasons'. Discuss

Hester Harper is a lonely, single lady in The Well. It was her loneliness, lack of love and need for companionship that made her bring Katherine home. She did not have a life of her own. Katherine was an unloved child, who had already been rejected by people in her country until she luckily met with Hester. Katherine formed a close relationship with Hester, and soon realised that Hester was quite fond of her. Katherine fulfilled all her requirements, and Hester believed that it is the beginning of a secure and loving relationship. Hester spoiled Katherine and made her life incredibly comfortable; she did not want to ever let go of her.

Katherine was incredibly good at manipulating Hester. She displayed her care and friendliness on the first day that she was brought home, "Oh Miss Harper I will. Thank you...she hugged and kissed her." She was all open and honest to Hester, it seemed strange that a normal person would show affection to a stranger, without even forming a close relationship. Katherine from the first day, had a concealed motive by knowing that Miss Harper