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Derby

This is where Maurice and Maralyn lived before their voyage. It symbolized stability but monotony.

Auralyn

This was the first yacht Maurice and Maralyn had. It symbolized their restlessness and ambitions.

Whale

This is the creature that sank Maurice and Maralyn’s yacht. It represented the dangers of the ocean.

Life Raft

This was where Maurice and Maralyn lived for the 118 days they were adrift. It represented a lifeline and a prison.

Rice Pudding

This was a tin the couple saved for Maralyn’s birthday, but it was contaminated with rust. It symbolized disappointment and deprivation

Turtles

These were creatures that the Baileys ate and kept as pets. They represented companionship and sustenance.

Wolmi

This was a South Korean fishing vessel. It symbolized literal and symbolic rescue.

Honolulu

This was where Maurice and Maralyn first returned to land. It symbolized relief and freedom, but also the overwhelming...

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