Moths

These moths are a symbol of Evie’s presence. At the end of the novel, Lila walks to the place where the Tree had been. She calls out for Evie and is answered by a moth landing on her hand.

The Tree

The Tree symbolizes the decision the women must make. By walking through the split in the tree they can choose to return to the normal order of life where men are seen as the ones in control and women are the ones who clean up after them. If they decide not to walk through the tree they will stay in Our Place, a new world that will perhaps have less disorder and chaos. Elaine tries to take this decision away from the women by burning the tree but is stopped by Jeanette.

The Rainbow

The rainbow is a symbol of a promise. Through the...