Write an essay describing which of the following statements you think best describes the character of Alice, the second wife. Provide the number of your choice and briefly defend it. Use at least one example from the selection to support your ideas.
1. She is a thoughtful person beginning to question the wisdom of her decision.
2. She is a shallow person easily swayed by the opinions of others.
3. She is a happily married person exhibiting natural curiosity.
4. Other -- Describe Alice in your own words and then defend your statement.