As Violet went through her transformation journey, she finally found true happiness. Not in wealth or physical appearance, but in the realization of who she truly was, in sincere relationships with caring people, and in the beauty of nature that surrounded her.
Gilbert remained a deeply meaningful friend in Violet's life. They had a strong and genuine relationship, not based on materialism or appearance. They learned from each other, Violet discovering happiness in simplicity, while Gilbert appreciating the beauty of a woman who, at first, he thought lived in pretense.