French Menu

Anna is intimidated by the boarding school's cafeteria menu because it is in French. She is frightened to order anything because she does not understand the language and does not want to seem inept. The menu is a symbol of fear for the unknown which she eventually conquers.

Hot Chocolate

When Anna first comes to Paris, she cries alone in her dorm. Meredith hears and comes over to invite Anna into her room for hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is a symbol of warmth and friendship.

Blog

Anna writes a blog about the cinema and film history. It is a symbol of her aspiration to be a film critic when she is older.

Theater

Anna is in love with the theater and everything about it. It is a symbol of escape, wonder, and magic.

Red Hat

The red hat that St. Clair wears is a...