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This object symbolizes secrecy. After the first sexual experience between Connell and Marianne, Lorraine questions Connell about this object's location. Embarrassed and angry, Connell tells Lorraine that he will take care of this object himself and that the entire matter is none of her business.

Literature

This object symbolizes the intellectual connection between the novel's two protagonists, Connell and Marianne. Both characters appreciate this object and as a result, much of the spoken and written communication between the two characters focuses on their shared love of this object and its ability to unlock knowledge about the world around them.

Journal

This object symbolizes Connell's budding literary creativity. Once in college, Connell begins to use this object religiously. He finds that when he uses this object, he often feels as if he has captured lightning in a bottle and he finds the process almost addictive.

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