- Allie Calhoun is shown to be intoxicated multiple times throughout the film, and Noah Calhoun takes advantage of her in these moments.
- Allie is pressured to have sex with Noah, even though she repeatedly says she is not ready.
2. Deception
- Noah sends letters to Allie under the name of "Lon Hammond".
- Allie and Noah marry each other in secret, without telling their families.
- Noah lies to Allie about his father, saying he is dead when he is actually still alive.
3. Mental Health
- Lon Hammond is shown to be mentally unstable, and his behavior is not taken seriously by the adults in the film.
- Lon Hammond's mental health issues lead him to commit violent acts.
- Allie Calhoun is shown to be struggling with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Her mental health issues are not taken seriously by the adults in the film.
4. Abuse of Power
- Noah's father is a powerful man who uses his influence to control his family and the town of Seabrook.
- No one in the town is willing to stand up to Noah's father, even though he is clearly abusing his power.
5. Social Injustice
- The town of Seabrook is segregated and Black people are treated as second-class citizens.
- Noah's father is responsible for the segregation of the town, and he is never held accountable for his actions.
- Allie and Noah's interracial relationship is frowned upon by the townspeople, and they are forced to keep it a secret.