Avery

Avery is the eldest of the Blue sisters. She is a character whose outward composure belies deep internal struggles. On the surface, she appears in control—she is a successful lawyer, married, and has overcome her addictions to heroin and alcohol. However, this control is revealed to be a carefully maintained facade, hiding unresolved issues and an inability to confront the emotional roots of her past. Avery’s arc is one of self-discovery and letting go, as she learns to relinquish the burdens she has imposed on herself and accept her place among her sisters as an equal rather than a caretaker.

Despite her achievements, Avery’s unresolved pain manifests in destructive behaviors. Her compulsive shoplifting and infidelity to her wife, Chiti, are symbolic of the inner chaos she refuses to acknowledge. While she no longer relies on substances to numb her pain, these actions reveal that she...