Chess Game

Chess game is symbolic of Kate’s life. Just as she had no plan to win the chess game, Kate is without a plan for what she wants from her life.

Children

Children symbolize Kate’s immaturity. Just as they are developing their social skills, Kate begins to recognize how she needs to develop hers as well.

Proverbs

Proverbs symbolize expectation and reality. One may have the expectations of the lesson of the proverb, but it may not always apply to the given situation. An example would be Pyotr’s proverb “beware against the sweet person, for sugar has no nutrition” (126) in contrast with catching more flies with honey.

Immigration Papers

Immigration papers symbolize commitment. More so than the marriage license, the immigration papers represent the seriousness of the marriage and potential consequences should there be a failure.

Dreamcatcher

The Dreamcatcher symbolizes Kate finding someone...