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House

This building is the only home of the central character of the novel and symbolizes her life’s struggle.

Red Cars

These automobiles are the favorite color of the brother of the central character of the novel and symbolize his childlike innocence and joy.

1992 Nissan Sentra

This red automobile is driven by the central character of the novel but often will not start. It symbolizes her economic impoverishment.

Toyota Avalon Limited

This white automobile is bought by the mother of the central character of the novel and symbolizes the obstacle to the central character’s wish fulfillment.

Mercedes

This black automobile is stolen by the central character of the novel from her sexual client and symbolizes her desperation to hold on to her family’s house.

Coffee

This beverage is drunk by the central character of the novel repeatedly throughout the story and symbolizes the nervous energy...

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