Virgin Mary Statue

The Virgin Mary statue in the mountains symbolizes the persistence of hope and optimism in the face of loss and grief. The statues is positioned next to a gravesite of old settlers who died in the mountains, and the Courtlands all seem drawn to the statue as a type of reminder to believe in goodness even in the face of hardship.

Faith’s Death

The death of Angela’s twin sister Faith symbolizes the tension that exists between tragedy and the concept of faith itself, both in religious and non-religious contexts. After Faith died in an accidental drowning, Angela implicitly had to overcome grief in order to regain faith in the idea of goodness in the world. The Courtlands must face this same struggle after Caitlin is kidnapped.

Emmet’s Home

Emmet’s home symbolizes the innate value of hospitality and altruism. After Caitlin...