Electricity

Electricity symbolizes the Rock's power manifested within Marion, Zoey, and Val. Each of them describe the sensation of experiencing the Rock's power as electric. Electricity occurs in the natural world, especially evident in lightning strikes, which Marion fears. The Rock uses this conductivity to convey a visceral, undeniable message for the girls to take action. This proves the strength and power of the Rock itself, gathered since the beginning of the earth itself. The direct connection between the girls and the Rock itself support the notion that all life, matter, and energy are connected in some way. Moreover, by experiencing the electricity of the Rock, Marion outgrows her childhood fear, representing her transformation over the course of the novel.

Eyes

Eyes represent the humanity or lack thereof in the characters. When Zoey suspects her father of evil, she describes his eyes as dark. When Marion is...