But as Cadence grows up, her relative privilege becomes a point of conflict between her and Gat, who visits the island as a guest and not a member of the Sinclair family. As a child, Cadence is blind to the privilege she has lucked into, understanding Beechwood as a magical place to spend her summers. old-money Democrats" who summer "on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts." As people associated with the elite American culture of Martha's Vineyard and the Hamptons, the Sinclairs enjoy an economic and social status granted only to a select few. Lockhart introduces the theme early with Cadence's description of her family as "athletic, tall, and handsome. Privilege-social status that grants an advantageous position over others-is among the most important themes in We Were Liars.
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