Life and Death

The theme of Life and Death ripple throughout this novel. The first instance of it occurs at Ursula's birth, and her initial death. Death is called by many names in this novel. Sometimes it is called 'the black bat' or 'bats wings', or simply Darkness. Birth continues to happen, and is represented by the flower, a snowdrop, that Bridget brings to Sylvie's room in every reset timeline of Ursula's birth.

Many times Ursula dies as she is born, and then is given life. This occurs in many different ways. First, it is Dr. Fellowes who uses his scissors to cut the cord and save the baby. Then, later, it is Sylvie who uses mouth to mouth resuscitation. Later, it is Sylvie who has a pair of scissors of her own.

Death and Life, Life and Death are also shown to be interchangeable. Ursula begins...