Resort at Broken Point

The resort symbolizes both escape and entrapment. Initially, it appears as a luxurious haven where guests can leave their problems behind, mirroring Ellery’s hope that the trip will offer her a reprieve from the pain of her divorce. However, when the storm cuts everyone off from the outside world, the resort transforms into a claustrophobic prison, reflecting Ellery’s emotional state — trapped by her grief and uncertainty about the future. Its eventual return to calm and beauty parallels Ellery’s own journey toward finding peace and hope, suggesting that survival and healing are possible after even the most violent upheavals.

Wedding

The wedding symbolizes the illusion of perfection and the pressure to maintain appearances, even when the reality underneath is broken. It’s presented as a lavish, carefully curated event — more for Catherine’s benefit than for Olivia and Ben, who never...