Corinne Character Analysis in Restart

Corinne is second wife to Frank, mother to four-year-old Helene, and stepmother to Chase and Johnny. After Chase’s amnesia-causing accident, he notices Corinne’s cold attitude toward him, not realizing that he bullied Corinne’s young daughter before. Eventually, amnesiac Chase’s earnest attempts to befriend Helene, unselfconsciously playing dolls and princesses with her, win Corinne over. After Chase admits to stealing Mr. Solway’s Medal of Honor, Corinne supports Chase in the lead-up to his juvenile court hearing, praising “the kind of person” he has become since his accident. She also plays a pivotal role in the hearing itself: without telling Chase, she drives Mr. Solway from his assisted living facility to the court so that he can speak on Chase’s behalf.

Corinne Character Timeline in Restart

The timeline below shows where the character Corinne appears in Restart. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Identity, Memory, and Responsibility Theme Icon

...Chase denies that he’s a hero; Frank’s boldness discomfits him. He’s introduced to Frank’s wife Corinne and their daughter Helene. Noticing that they seem uneasy, he wonders what he “ever did... (full context)

Social Hierarchies and Bullying Theme Icon

...demands to be put down. He puts her on her feet, and she runs for Corinne, who’s approaching. (full context)

Chase apologizes to Corinne for frightening Helene. Though Corinne thanks Chase for stopping Helene’s fall, Chase thinks her tone... (full context)

Frank pulls up in a truck labeled Ambrose Electric and calls to Corinne to start the grill at home, because he plans to buy steak. When Frank sees... (full context)

...Chase home from dinner in his loud new Mustang (he wouldn’t “be caught dead in Corinne’s van”). When Chase mentions that he and Helene are friendlier now, Frank pulls a face,... (full context)

...Chase thinks about the judge’s extremely negative take on his character, Helene’s fear of him, Corinne’s discomfort around him, and the loyalty that the morally dubious Aaron and Bear have always... (full context)

...feel bad, like he’s ruining Johnny’s time at college. Chase also spends time with Frank, Corinne, and Helene. Oddly, Corinne is emotionally supportive and positive about “the kind of person” Chase... (full context)

...lent Chase the medal. When Chase thanks him shakily, Mr. Solway suggests he should thank Corinne instead. Chase spots Corinne near the doorway with Helene, holding the keys to her van.... (full context)