The Latecomer

What does Phoebe represent?

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Phoebe is a multilayered symbol. First, she represents Johanna’s final attempt to feel connected to an offspring of hers. She is the product of Johanna’s desperation to save her marriage after discovering Salo’s infidelity. Second, Phoebe symbolizes a fresh start for the Oppenheimer family as she reunites her estranged siblings and normalizes their relations.