Forests and woods are can be quiet and secluded settings that shut out the noises of the world in which we mainly live. Sanctuaries for some characters to find the true self, whether that be for good or evil. Authors tend to describe forests as deep, dark, and mysterious. I grew up exploring woods with bird sounds, cool summer breezes and a cold natural spring. The South Woods was a place of comfort and serenity. When Anna needed comfort and serenity she fled to a place that held dark memories.