sacrifice

In "Uncle Wiggly in Connecticut" by J.D. Salinger, Eloise is cynical because she sacrificed herself to fit into society. As a result, Ramona is being forced to fit into the real world rather than the world she created, with imaginary friends, that allows her to escape from the people and things that treat her poorly. Therefore, Eloise is unhappy with her life and Ramona is forced to fit into society whether it is who she is or not.