I can also see the message being that Fiona should have been more emotionally supportive towards Adam. It is because of Fiona's emotional distancing that influenced Adam to commit suicide. Perhaps Fiona and Jack are closer at the end because Fiona learned that lesson. #laylit18
Adam could have died an innocent child who was brave in the way he accepted death for his faith. Now, he has died through suicide, a man of depression and without faith. #laylit18
Obviously I'm in full support of life over unnecessary death, and the outcomes in this story can only really be considered in hindsight. It seems that the author is insinuating that Fiona should have learned her lesson and not interfere with religion. #laylit18
It seems that the emotional connection between Jack and Fiona was restored because of the death of Adam, whereas Fiona felt the most distanced from Jack when Adam was alive and healthy. #laylit18
I truly believe this is the reason why Fiona's feelings toward Jack changed from the beginning of Chapter 3 compared to the end of the Chapter. #laylit18
Adam had already accepted death, yet he still emits happiness and passion for activities like writing poetry and playing the violin. If a child can live a happy life in the face of death, then Fiona can also live a good life without her husband. #laylit18
I truly believe Adam's performance of the violin(and his poetry to a certain extent) was the deciding factor to why Fiona ruled in favor of the treatment. She saw talent and passion in Adam that would go wasted if he had died. #laylit18
@Carrickjh This also explains her reaction to finding out about Jack's affair. She was calm and collected, and proceeded with lawful actions that were appropriate for the situation(e.g. divorcing her husband), just like how a judge acts in court. #laylit18
Regardless of your religion, life is the most valuable thing and no other abstract concept surpasses it. Decisions should always be based on prolonging the life of an individual, and never on a vague religious belief. #laylit18
Though it is understandable how Jack may be desperate for passion because of Fiona's emotional distancing, he is still very irresponsible for resorting to having an affair when he could have spent more time trying to work out the problem with Fiona. #laylit18