Thematic Implications
A lot of the themes in this story have to do with legacy, and the influence that the people around us, specifically our family, has on us-whether we welcome it or not. Grandfather Connor influenced Vanessa in such a way that `he proclaimed himself in (her) veins.` (Laurence 191). Vanessa didn't even really like Grandfather Connor all that much, but some of the best things about him; his steadfast nature, his strength, his perseverance, his stubborness. She can leave the brick house because Grandfather and his legacy manifests himself in her veins. This is true for the rest of us as well. Whether we like it or not, our personalities and qualities are influenced by our friends, our family, and all those who we spend time with. 
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