Vincent’s Jewelry Business

Vincent’s jewelry business is interesting because it symbolizes her independence and the life she has created outside of her marriage. At first, the work is steady and Vincent is able to put it on hold to travel throughout Europe. However, when her work is featured by a famous pop star, the new amount of work Vincent faces forces her to reconsider her life and make active choices that she had not done before. This is what drives her toward the conclusion as she no longer goes through life without making her own decisions.

Cillian

Cillian is a representation of Vincent’s past and the comfortable life she has known. She describes him as caring with elastic love that has spanned all 25 years of their marriage. Even after publishing his novel and causing their estrangement, Cillian remains loyal to her. He chooses not...