Doors

Doors are symbols of change and also symbols of stories. Julian writes in his book that Doors symbolize change because of the leakage that occurs between worlds and because any person who comes in contact with a Door cannot help but be changed. He argues that this leakage between the worlds is necessary for development. Locke, however, is not in favor of the exchange of things and people through these doorways. He closes the Doors because he desires a stable world.

January compares books to Doors. After Locke tells her that her father is most likely dead, January uses the leather-bound book that she found in her Egyptian chest as a Door into a different world.

Tattoos

Tattoos symbolize stories. In the world of the Written, the people have words describing the significant things that happen to them tattooed on their arms. These words — that describe...