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Mirror

This object represents existential ideals. This object is used within a metaphor describing the way in which Appalachians often perceive themselves, with Catte including herself within their number. She says that Appalachians often view themselves as this type of object, drawing comparisons between this object's qualities and the qualities of the Appalachian people.

Photography

This object represents the way in which art is incapable of capturing the true essence of a person, event, or culture, though it can provide clues about these truths. Catte often discusses the fact that this object was the method most often used by artists documenting the lives of Appalachians and their communities. She points to the importance of recognizing that this object does not in itself reflect reality, but that it can also provide us with glimpses into the authentic lives of Appalachians, as long as we remember to use a critical...

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