Some people may not understand Eveline’s reasons for staying back or think that Eveline made the wrong decision by sacrificing the love for Frank to satisfy the mother’s promise and stay back home with a violent father who would continue abusing her. Also, some believe that Eveline would have had a better life if she would have left with Frank. However, there was no sign showing that Frank would be a better man or husband for Eveline or that leaving home was going to be the best thing for her. Frank and Eveline never discussed how their relationship would be if she had left with him and they had gotten married. Eveline was right in not leaving because she was unsure about Frank, and she had a promise to keep.