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Spider Web

This is a reference to the internet and cybercrimes that are committed by a criminal organization run by Camilla Salander.

Marvel Comics

There are something Salander read as a young girl, and they have text and pictures. The names of characters from these are used by Salander and other characters in the novels as code names. These symbolize good and evil.

Art

This is a method of communication for an autistic child. A murderer is caught because of the child’s drawings.

Taking August's Hand

This is something Balder does when he and his son cross the road, and it helps August become aware of the world around him. It symbolizes how Balder seems to be able to help his son interact with the world.

Weather

This is used to indicate the type of situation that characters might be encountering. It is also used to foreshadow...

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