Here on Tumblr,I read a post that said that the only names that have origins in ancient civilizations are Andrew and Julia (ancient Greece and ancient Rome) and that Rome conquered Greece politically, Rome was influenced heavily but Greek culture, and that this could be mirroring Andrew influencing on Julia to emulate Ashley??? help, I'm not okay...???, because I can see it, they also talked about the meaning of each name, and it was a hell of a ride??
yes, names can easily display the realest positions of characters. andrew's not julia's genuine supporter willing to ensure that happiness comes first by adhering to norms of relationship ( understanding, key communication, team-like prosperity ). without forgetting the biblical signification, associated with unwavering loyalty to ashley's demands.
then julia. with her patient trait, the girl's epitomizing the demure youthfulness, an important quality for those pursuing the fruits of life. if staying in andrew's cunning grip with his numerous tries of hiding demoralizing appetites was her final resolution, her youthfulness'll be tarnished, &. so conquered by andrew's manly yearnings like escaping or repeatedly denying his inc*stuous fantasies... but julia resembled ashley somehow.
&. ashley, designed to connect with nature's beauties, exploring the surroundings due to overflowing inquisitiveness for more adventures, this information throwing light on her unapologetic recklessness &. hunger for juvenile enjoyments. andrew's portrayed as the chosen responsible, keeping an eye on her growth, forced to accept the mature parental role due to "courage &. virtues" ( as if he's the man of the house, a tree ashley freely climbs on without hearing a protest &. unfairly accountable for her transgressions ). unfortunately, neglectfulness left her unable to fully appreciate what's nearby, only clinging to her unique source ( andrew ) that always was present in her little chaotic meadow.
even the lastname "graves" ain't coincidental, as if the family's doomed to end in graves. home's the first &. last grave. as i posted yesterday, the grave's inevitably waiting for aimless spirits who longed for hopeful directions. the grave's their final journey &. the coffin's for two offsprings who never ought to exist in renée's consciousness ( she was 15 when given birth to andrew ).
here the meaning of renee, associating with her unapologetic desire to live, hankering for a peaceful life with douglas — this explaining why she's neglectful, egoistic, pushing her responsibilities onto andrew. the newish endearing life after ditching away her "teenage mistakes" ( unprotected s*x that led her to birth at only fifteen ) is a kind of rebirth, obtaining what's gratifying. for the baptism, it symbolizes regeneration/purification, as if renee's absolved of her past sins. douglas' religious background is christendom no ? this permitting the introduction of entity lured by souls depending on their actions for the game. so yes, everything's a hell of a ride.