Philippe's Motorbike

Philippe's motorbike is a symbol of Philippe's freedom that does not include Violette or Leonine. One motorbike was a gift from Uncle Luc which symbolizes the close relationship between them.

Video Games

Video games symbolize Philippe's lack of drive. He spends hours playing video games while Violette works the level-crossing, a job that should have been divided between the two of them.

The Name Catherine

Then name Catherine represents Mother Toussaint's attempt to control situations. She wants Violette to name her daughter Catherine instead of Leonine, but Violette refuses. Mother Toussaint calls her Catherine anyway.

The Fire at La Clayette

The fire at La Clayette is a symbol of Genevieve's and Alain's efforts to cover the fact that the four girls were asphyxiated. Genevieve felt she would be blamed because she was not there when the girls died.

Faulty Water Heater

Father Toussaint lit the...