Violet Evergarden I: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

Isabella was initially skeptical of Violet because she assumed Violet, like everyone else at the prestigious boarding school, would be impressed by her aristocratic status and treat her with reverence. Once Isabella realized Violet did not idolize her noble lineage, she began to open up and trust her.

Isabella York is actually Amy Bartlett, an illegitimate child of the York family. She grew up in poverty and adopted a young orphan named Taylor as her sister. The York family eventually tracked her down and offered her a chance at a new life in exchange for giving Taylor a better future.

Earlier scenes show Isabella struggling with the expectations of high society, hinting at her uncomfortable connection to aristocratic life.

Isabella accepted the York family's offer because she knew she could not provide a good future for Taylor on her own given their poverty. The York family promised to take care of Taylor in exchange for Isabella assuming the York name and living as a proper lady.

Violet wrote a letter to Taylor at Isabella's request before leaving the boarding school. This letter was Isabella's way of expressing her love and explanation to Taylor about why she had to leave, since Isabella was entering a world where she could not keep her sister with her.

Taylor cannot read because she grew up in poverty and never received any formal education. This becomes apparent when Benedict discovers her illiteracy during their delivery runs, which poses a significant challenge to her dream of becoming a postman.

Taylor wants to become a postman because she was inspired by Benedict Blue, who delivered Isabella's letter to her years earlier. Seeing the happiness that letter brought her made her want to deliver that same happiness to others, which is why she travels to Leiden to find the CH Postal Company.

Benedict's delivery of Isabella's letter to Taylor is shown as a pivotal emotional moment that plants the seed for Taylor's dream.

Taylor decides to wait to meet Isabella until she has earned her place as a genuine postman. She wants to deliver her letters to Isabella independently, proving that she has grown and become capable of standing on her own rather than appearing as the child Isabella once knew.

Taylor is adopted by the Evergarden family at the end of the movie, giving her a permanent home after her journey of self-improvement. This adoption represents the culmination of her growth and the new family bonds she has formed through her connection with Violet.

Isabella suffers from frequent coughing fits due to an unspecified illness that hinders her daily activities and training at the boarding school. These episodes are a recurring obstacle that affect her ability to participate in her debutante preparation.

Violet teaches Taylor to read and write because she recognizes that literacy is essential for a postman to perform their job properly. Since Taylor cannot read, she would be unable to deliver letters, which would prevent her from achieving her dream of becoming a postman.

Benedict receives a new motorcycle from Claudia Hodgins so he can take Taylor on the journey to find Isabella. This new mode of transportation enables them to travel together and pursue their mission of reuniting Taylor with her sister.