We Have Always Lived in the Castle setting guide
The Pine Woods form a secluded border around the Blackwood property, where thick trees, bushes, and hidden paths offer Merricat refuge from the village. Their shelter feels protective yet uneasy: beneath the branches, “no change coming” seems possible, while the woods conceal secrets close to home.
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If the Pine Woods seem to promise “no change coming”, why does this refuge still feel uneasy? Consider how the tall trees, hidden paths, and nearby creek separate the Blackwood family from the village, while also creating a private world where safety may depend on staying concealed rather than confronting the pressures beyond the property.
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