She is a survivor, but it was known from the beginning which established her as independent and a survivor. Therefore, his transformation is rather mild. It might be different if she wasn't so strong from the start and the audience watched her transform. In a way Marguerite is just too perfect. She lacks a certain vulnerability. His range of emotions seems limited. Even though she verbalizes her guilt for being stuck, it doesn't seem entirely genuine. When he thinks about killing himself, the fight doesn't seem powerful enough. Also, perhaps it highlights his struggle against abandonment (father, husband, son, Roberval,