Wild Love

The idyllic setting of Rose Hill emphasizes the natural beauty of the Canadian wilderness, symbolizing the wildness and unpredictability of life and love that inspires the characters to reinvent themselves anew. Ford has fond memories of his childhood summers spent in Rose Hill. As an adult, the place offers a haven from the pressures and disillusionment of his high-profile life. The remoteness provides peace and comfort, and the ranch is a blank canvas on which he can build a new future. The solace that Ford finds in Rose Hill, away from the prying eyes of the media and the pressures of his public life, offers him the sanctuary to rediscover his passion for music and reflect on his worldview and identity. He says, “That fresh mountain air must give everyone the perspective that city people seem to lack” (6-7). When Cora shows up, Rose Hill unexpectedly becomes the setting for a significant life transformation as Ford becomes both an entrepreneur and a father. He discovers that Rose Hill is an ideal location to learn the ropes of fatherhood since being there puts him close to West, whom he looks to as a role model.