Kiss

The kiss is a symbol of desire and acceptance. Norma Jeane notes that in the majority of the movies she has watched, there are three central components: a Fair Princess, a Dark Prince, and a Kiss. She notes this kiss comes when the Fair Princess and Dark Prince finally meet and declare their love for one another.

Picture of a Man

The picture of a man is a symbol of delusion. Gladys shows this picture of a man to Norma Jeane when she is only six. She tells Norma Jeane the man is her father, but does not give her his name. Norma Jeane spends her life wondering if the man in the picture was really her father or if it was just another one of her mother’s delusions.

Doll

The doll is a symbol of Norma Jean specifically and women in general. Gladys gives...