Claire's Home

The home that Paul designed for him and Claire felt warm and comfortable for the married couple while Paul was still alive and before Claire had discovered any of his dark secrets. However, once Claire learns more about her husband's role in the death of Julia, the sterile, unknown nature of the house comes to represent more of a metaphor for her relationship with Paul.

Lydia's Home

Lydia's home is warmer and more traditional than Claire's, despite the huge difference in socioeconomic status between the sisters. Although Lydia's house is absent of the higher-end appliances, it is clearly lived in and contains the memories she made while raising her daughter and beginning a fulfilling relationship with Rick.

Auburn University

Auburn University is the college that Lydia and Claire attended, both unable to go to the University of Georgia where Julia had been a student. Auburn is the...