The Learning Center

Claudia views the Learning Center as proof of her inadequacy. She fears that her peers with see her as stupid if they know that she has to go to there. In the end, though, she realizes how much going to the Learning Center helps her learn and prosper.

Banneker

Banneker is a symbol of Claudia’s belief that her and Monday’s friendship will return to the way they had planned in the near future. Claudia is determined to go to Banneker, a very competitive high school, even though she struggles academically, for the sole reason that Monday wants to go there. By continuing to commit to this promise, she is convincing herself that Monday will come back for high school.

Flowers in the Attic

The book Flowers in the Attic symbolizes a coping mechanism for Monday to understand her abusive home life. She...