Mickey Mouse Wallet

Sunrin's wallet is a symbol of materialism and consumerism. Sunrin takes Ivy all over China with her credit card and buys her everything she wants.

Calculator

The calculator is a symbol of poverty. Ivy's parents spend countless hours calculating expenses and counting pennies to keep the family afloat.

Law School

Law school is a symbol of achievement and success. Ivy wants to go to law school because she thinks it will impress people more than being a teacher does.

Cat

The cat is a symbol of inconsideration. Ivy is horrifically allergic to cats, but Sylvia insists that Gideon take the cat home with him because she thinks it is cute, and Gideon agrees because he does not care much for Ivy's feelings.

Guns

The guns Roux keeps in his apartment are a symbol of danger. They create tension within the violent and tumultuous relationship...