What messangers emerges from the interplay between Taylor's growing awareness of the tragedies in the world and Lou Ann's constant anxiety?

Lou Ann's discussion with Taylor highlights the rationale behind Lou Ann's neuroses; she never believes herself worthy, and thus jumps at the chance to hear her positive qualities when Taylor suggests that she has many redeeming qualities. Perhaps the fullest expression of Lou Ann's development occurs when she rejects Angel's proposal for her to join him in Montana.