Flowers

The flowers Pammy points out along Pine Street symbolize positivity. Pammy exclaims over the blooms, trying to engage her mother in the beauty of the day. Despite Pammy's efforts, Alma sees her commentary as false. She privately disparages Pammy's comments, resorting to negativity and bitterness.

Sweeping

Debi's sweeping symbolizes detachment from the past. The author uses Debi's cleaning activity as a symbolic representation of her ability to acknowledge and let go of old hurts and former versions of self. As she reflects on who she once was, and the mistakes she made, Debi figuratively sweeps away her regret and shame, choosing openness and happiness instead.

Bracelet

The bracelet Paul gives Debi during their relationship symbolizes love. When Debi remembers the bracelet, she initially considers getting rid of it. Then realizing that she does not have to feel bad about the past, nor erase it, she decides...