Memory
In this novel, memory plays an important role. All the characters are affected by it in some way. Helena lived alone because she could not forget her husband John. The memories have a significant impact on our lives. They influence both our actions and the decisions we make. Memory is not just information but a powerful force that causes emotions and connects us to our loved ones.
Love and Grief
The writer explains that love and grief are closely connected. Grief is a part of love because when we love someone, we feel emotions like loneliness, sadness, or even betrayal. Helena kept loving her deceased husband, but the memories of him made her sad. Mara loves her mother, but the memories of her also bring pain.
Legacy
The story explores the idea of legacy by moving through different timelines and generations. It shows how things that happened in the past deeply affect the present, and how the choices people make can shape the lives of those who come after them. Through the characters, we see that love, grief, memories, and personal struggles pass down through families.
