Point of view, the language use, and the authors purpose.
Answer:
All answers in explanation below!
Explanation:
Summers and Graves could represent the grim reality (Graves) of the situation that once appeared lighthearted (Summer).
Additionally, names like Warner and Watson are old-fashioned, so this could help us gather information about the setting.
High level question: Do the character names help us discover more about the events that take place?
Answer: Yes. Graves, for instance, indicates the fate that Tessie Hutchinson has. Although it isn't directly mentioned, some readers might pick up on the foreshadowing of the last name Graves.
The Atmosphere surrounds the earth and acts like a blanket