Synopsis of October Sands

October Sands underlines the theme anorexia which was of Ethan's personal choice as the theme represents his own personal past experiences.
Robert and Dianne try and re-inject their marriage with the passion and romance it once had by going back to their holiday cottage however due to Dianne's infatuation with romantic ideals she instead pushes Robert further into his lack of emotional hunger and causes his emotional deterioration. Therefore both characters neglecting the other ones needs, instead become totally isolated from one another, resulting in their marital breakdown.