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Flowers

This object symbolizes the main character's love of and respect for women. He understands the joy in giving women something of beauty and hopes that after the war is over, he will be able to perform the action of acquiring them himself.

Swagger Stick

This object is a weapon of the German officers that emphasizes the cruelty, intimidation, pain, and suffering they are capable of inducing.

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This object symbolizes the loss of identity since prisoners no longer have names but are identified with only numbers. This number symbolizes the identity of the main character's love interest since he does not know her name.

Arbeit Macht Frei

This phrase symbolizes the cruelty of the concentration camps, as well as irony. This phrase translates as "Work Sets You Free."

The Striking of a Match

This action symbolizes the last act of rebellion by the main character of the novel...

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