I think that the secret of the seriousness of Turner and Cecilia's relationship was validated on page 249 - "Ill wait for you was elemental. It was the reason he had survived." This shows how important C was to Turner and reflects the intense control she had over his will.
This confirmation reveals the secret whose strength was questioned and undermined all along, especially by Briony. This secret is that the love between Turner and Cecilia is real, it is no longer concieved as a childish thing or an illicit relationship.
This secret reflects the relationship in the story of Blackbird concerning Ray and Una. The reader is meant to question throughout the play the context of their relationship as well. They are kept guessing how genuine Ray was about Una - did he have real love for her or was he a pedifile?? These secrets have different ending points in the readers mind though. In Atonement we are given the answer that dignifies Turner and Cecilias relationship is mutual and heartfelt, whereas Blackbird never explains Ray's motives for having sex with Una or if he really loved(s) her.
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I agree with Brenna. One of the main secrets that was challenged through this novel was the maturity and pureness of love. Briony had a childish crush for Robby that ultimately ruined a true and romantic love between Cecilia and Robby. No matter what Cecilia believed in his innocence and was going to wait for him to return which shows her dedication in him. No matter what their love will survive.
I agree with Brenna about the secret in Atonement. Robbie would always read the letters from Cecilia over and over and keep them by is heart in his inner jacket pocket. The "I'll wait for you. Come back." that she put into every letter also solidifies their relationship.
I agree with Brenna's comparison of Blackbird's Ray and Una to Atonesment's Robbie and Cecilia. They both have something forbidden and secretive about their relationship.
With Robbie and Cecilia that secret is at first within themselves. They are unaware of their true feelings and desires and with one gesture and one letter, its all suddenly realized.
Once Celilia has abandoned the family, her life is a complete secret from the family.
Although I'm sure many assume that Robbie and Cecilia are together, no one knows for sure because they have no contact with either of them.
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