Family
The story centers on the Polley family. Sarah interviews his father, brothers, and sisters to know more about her mother. This shows that the family has chosen to stick together for the common good. The storytellers praise Diane as a good person who was full of life. Even though Diane had an extramarital affair, no family member dares to judge her harshly. This portrays the importance of family. Diane broke the rules by having a relationship with Harry. However, family members chose not to alienate her. The members of the family stick together, even after the death of their loved one.
Memories
Every storyteller has a memory of Diane Polley. Both the family members and close friends of late Diane remember how she used to live. Storytellers agree that Diane used to enjoy life to the fullest. Storytellers also have memories of the relationship between Michael and Sarah. Michael himself has fond memories regarding time spent with Sarah. Mark also remembers how Michael was addicted to playing solitaire.
Betrayal
Diane Polley betrays her husband by sleeping with Harry. She does not only cheat her husband with Harry but also gets him a child. Such kind of action shows the level of betrayal exhibited by Diane to her husband. Diane is also taken to court due to the negligence of her children. Before marrying Michael, Diane had divorced other men. As a result, she is depicted as a betrayer of the marriage union.
