Wendy is often seen in the kitchen, preparing food— or mentioning food. Food is the main connection she has to her family.
It is related to her role as a servant, which feeds into the American History/Culture narratives, the Domestic Abuse Narrative, and The Cabin Fever Narrative.
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The Maze: The Kitchen and the Family Home
The kitchen is repeatedly associated with Wendy’s work, food, and responsibility for the family. Bringing Jack here turns the conventional idea of a “woman’s place” into a space where she must protect herself from her husband. The reassurance of the hotel tour returns with a different meaning.