Introduktion
When is it morally acceptable to grapple with guilt, and when might this guilt be manipulated for gain? Guilt often arises when an individual becomes aware of or believes they have committed a moral transgression.

It frequently surfaces in the realm of race relations, where individuals, particularly those of white ethnicity, may experience guilt in response to the disadvantaged living conditions, unemployment, or historical injustices endured by people of color—examples being slavery in America and apartheid in South Africa.

Utdrag
While in the company of William, a black South African, she also experiences guilt regarding his circumstances. Lilian's character is marked by anger and fear.

Her garden symbolizes a middle ground between the safety of her property and the uncertain world beyond the walls, offering insight into her inner turmoil.

Despite her guilt, Lilian allows black South Africans from outside to work in her garden, rationalizing her actions due to her status as a pensioner.

Her anger reveals underlying prejudices towards black South Africans, accentuated by a perceived boldness following the change in government.