Who is Mrs. Minton?

Mrs. Minton represents Willa’s choice to return to Arizona and live a comfortable life with Peter. Like Willa, Mrs. Minton lost her husband when she was younger. However, Mrs. Minton never remarried. She has lived many years alone with her dog in Baltimore. However, she realizes that she is not happy by herself and wants to live with her daughter. Mrs. Minton is accepting that she wants an easier life. She wants to be dependent and live out the rest of her life with her family. Mrs. Minton does not want to take risks which is something Willa has done for her entire life.