Due to the lack of understanding and maturity, Briony’s loss of innocence in part one of the novel creates conflict for the rest of the novel. Actions that she takes against Robbie cause other characters to be forced to mature quickly as well. For example. Briony’s accusations called for a rapid and inequitable change in Robbie’s life. She accused Robbie of assaulting Lola because what “she saw must have been shaped in part by what she already knew, or believed she knew” (123). This mood throughout the quote shows that readers understand that Briony was not completely sure that her accusation was true but still went out her way to punish Robbie. Robbie was obviously the most affected by Briony’s false testimony. He was once a promising medical