Wink

The wink is a symbol of conspiracy. When Mrs. Gibbons winks at Sophie, Sophie at first does not understand what Mrs. Gibbons is trying to convey. It is only later that Sophie realizes that Mrs. Gibbons heard her wish that she could attend the masquerade ball and has arranged a way for her to go.

Shoes

The shoes are a symbol of betrayal. When Araminta realizes that Benedict has come looking for Sophie, she feels that she and her daughters have been betrayed, that Sophie has forgotten her place. Araminta is even angrier when she realizes that Sophie wore her shoes to the ball. She orders Sophie to pack her things and leave immediately.

Glove

The glove is a symbol of lineage. The glove that Sophie left with Benedict not only has the Penwood crest embroidered on it, but it also has Sophie’s grandmother’s...