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Upon arriving at Violet’s home, Ella is thrust into a peculiar world filled with peacocks, odd artifacts, and memories of her family's past. Despite the eccentricities of her grandmother, Ella tries to embrace her new environment while still grappling with the absence of her mother. Conversations between Ella and Violet reveal deep-seated family issues, including resentment and love that intertwine within their relationship.
Violet wants to impose her strict ways and discipline on Ella, while Ella yearns for freedom and understanding. The tension between them showcases the generational gap, with the backdrop of stress stemming from Amy’s illness. The peacocks symbolize the splendor of life, yet also the suffocating atmosphere that surrounds Ella.