Family and Orphanhood

Bardie's status as a shipwrecked orphan, her longing for her lost parents, and the various surrogate families that form around her highlight themes of loss, belonging, and the search for familial connection in a harsh world.

Bardie's orphaned status and her relationship with Davy highlight themes of belonging and care.

Davy's grief over losing his wife and son, and his responsibility for his orphaned granddaughter Bunny, drive the chapter's emotional core.

Davy's concern for Bunny and his lonely cottage life underscores his role as a caretaker and his own orphaned state.

The appearance of a lone infant adrift at sea introduces themes of abandonment and the creation of an unconventional family bond.