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Boots

These items are taken by Curzon from the British soldier that Eben kills early in the novel.

Spoons

Curzon stole these items after his boss Trumbull refused to pay him his wages.

Felt Hat

When Curzon loses this object, he cries because it belonged to his father.

Ribbon

This object found in Curzon's knapsack is a symbol of Isabel, to whom it once belonged.

Seeds

These items in Curzon's knapsack represent the home of Isabel and Curzon before the war.

Firecake

This symbol in the novel represents extreme poverty and the difficult conditions of the soldiers in the war. It was often the only food they could obtain to eat.

Gold Earring

This item symbolizes Curzon's attempt to join the crew of a ship leaving for France.

Parrot

This pet in Moore Hall lives in the kitchen and belongs to Missus Cook. Symbolically, it represents bondage.

Iron Band

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