Writers can build on existing stories in order to say something

she is later raised by him and his wife, madame valmonde, who sees her as gift from god, as the couple cannot have their own children. later, desiree falls in love with a wealthy man, armand aubigny, and they get married.

yes they most likly are and have planed t try to bring human life and supplies there also(due to global warming and other harmful resorces)