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Birds

These symbolize the men with whom Peyton Loftis has been intimate.

Trains

These represent the impression of time spread out and moving slowly.

Christian Faith

Carey Carr, Helen Loftis, and Ella Swan each have a different experience of this religious belief.

Potter's Field

Located on Hart's Island in Long Island Sound, this is the location of the New York City cemetery where the anonymous, unclaimed dead are buried.

University of Virginia

This is Milton and Peyton Loftis' alma mater.

The Funeral Home

Milton and Helen bring Peyton here as a step toward her final resting place.

The Hearse

On the day Peyton's body arrives, this breaks down several times between the station and the funeral parlor.

The Alarm Clock

Peyton purchases this and later becomes obsessed with living in it with Harry.

Daddy Faith's Raft

This is a floating platform with a small stage in the center...

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