Conformation to society

Eloise is cynical because after the war she lost all hope in trying to be herself so she forced herself to be conformed to society making her an unhappy and cynical person. As a result she doesn't parent Ramona to become confident and happy in who she is, which makes Ramona resort to only enjoying communicating with her imaginary friend, not Eloise, who she can relate to and feel comfortable around. Therefore, Eloise is establishing her daughter to be uncomfortable in who she is making Ramona unable to "fit in" really anywhere because she doesn't at all want to be involved in society because Ramona feels like she doesn't belong.