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The Doll

This is one of the central symbols in The Lost Daughter. Leda steals this cherished toy from Elena. For the child, this object signifies love and loss, but for Leda it symbolizes control in the mother-daughter relationship.

The Doll Clothes

Leda buys this for Elena's toy after feeling guilty for stealing the toy. This can symbolize Leda's conflicting feelings about her motherhood.

The E.M. Forster Conference

This is one of the turning points for Leda. It is here that her career is propelled and also where she begins a love affair.

Pinewood

This is abundant on the path Leda walks to and from the beach. The smell reminds her of her childhood, but later became a place of fear when she begins to think she is being watched.

Hat Pin

Leda gives this to Elena so her mother's hat can stay secure on her head...

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