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China Cats

These are what Joy throws and breaks on Christmas Day. They symbolize her frustration and anger.

Coffee

This is what Brooke orders black when she meets her siblings at a restaurant. It symbolizes how she subjugates her identity when she is with her siblings and others.

Bicycle

This is what Joy rides to the mini-mart and then leaves by the side of the road. It symbolizes the different sides of Joy’s life.

Four Apples

These are what Joy leaves by the side of the road with her bicycle when she has a flat. They symbolize Joy’s children.

Apples Never Fall (Title)

This refers to the Delaney children and how they are like their parents. It symbolizes how children often take on the qualities or character traits of their parents.

Apple Crumble

This is a dessert that Stan’s mother used to make and that...

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