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The Russian Art Theater

This is the place Aunt Rose works in "Good-bye and Good Luck." This place changes her life in many ways. It is here that she begins a love affair with a famous Yiddish actor which inspires her to move out of her mother's house and get her own apartment.

Bra and Lipstick

Josie uses these items in "A Woman, Young and Old" as a means to stand apart from her older sister and appeal to Browny, symbolizing her desire to be older that she is.

Anna's TV

In "Pale Pink Roast," Peter wonders how Anna was able to afford this item. He does not learn until after they make love that she has remarried. It symbolizes how Anna has moved on.

Resume

Eddie creates this for the narrator to help her get a job. This symbolizes dishonesty, which seems to go against what the...

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