Themes: Ensnarement by History
In the concluding episode of Dana's time-travel escapade between antebellum Maryland and 1970s Los Angeles, her arm becomes stuck in the wall of her house. This event symbolizes how we are often caught in the grip of history, with no way to break free. For some, these historical traumas are fatal, a fate arguably more severe than losing a limb. Ultimately, history leaves its mark on us.
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