Reasons for Elevators

A great introduction to the title of the story, the elevators shuffling people around. A start to a great story the elevator is what carries the people to the floor it plays a big part and is very symbolic. The mention of umbrellas was irrelevant but yet useful to create a vision. The

For many going into labor should be a joyous occasion, but that isn't the case in the 2nd paragraph, the mother already knew that her unborn baby was dead. In the 1st paragraph it was mentioned family legends starts with the motion of the elevators, her legend will be of a horrific memory. She wanted her body back, yes this baby had used it to house him/herself and for some reason did not survive, seems as though she just wanted to be somewhat normal again.

The writer becomes familiar with her own body, and knew that her inside would turn "into a fleshy brick" if that had happened to her. The mother never recovered the loss of her baby and seemed as though she despised children around her unborn child''s age, as though why were they allowed to live and not her baby.

The write shows empathy by excusing the mother for asking that question but I am confused why would the mother turn to her and ask her when was the last time she was a victim?