Reisz achieves this in particular by defining the requirements of a true artist, which Edna aspires to become. "I don't know you well enough to say that. I don't know your talent or your temperament. Being an artist involves a lot of things; you have to have a courageous soul." (63) Reisz undoubtedly provided Edna with an education that she had not been enlightened to in the past, instructing her not to be an artist only in the literal sense, but recognizing all that the term conceptually implies. Madame Reisz possesses the ability to fully understand Edna, thus reinforcing the moral support she provides her. Reisz tells Edna that Robert loves her and explains the reasons for his leave. “It’s because he loves you, poor fool, and he’s trying not to forget you, since you’re not free to listen to him or belong to him.” (63) Reisz is a consultant for Edna on