Ayala's Angel

"Ayala's Angel" by Anthony Trollope is a story set in the 1800s, following the lives of two sisters, Ayala and Lucy Dormer, who suddenly face financial struggles when their artist father passes away. Ayala ends up living with their rich relatives, Lady Tringle and Sir Thomas, while Lucy is sent to live with their thrifty uncle, Reginald Dosett. The novel looks at topics such as how class differences affect people, how families work, and the different paths the sisters take as they deal with their new lives. The tale begins with the sad circumstances surrounding Ayala and Lucy’s change from a comfortable life to one of separation and difficulty. After their father's death, Ayala is picked to live with their wealthy family, while Lucy is sent to the simpler home of Uncle Reginald. As they struggle with their changed realities, Lucy sees the big difference between their situations, understanding that Ayala will enjoy the good things that come with wealth and social status, while she will have to deal with poverty and a cold-hearted aunt. The deepness of their relationship is shown as both sisters face the painful separation, with Lucy showing she cares more about her sister than herself despite her own misfortune.