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Hyacinth

This is something that an interpreter says used to grow near Al Tafar. It is also where Murph’s body is found.

Snow

This is the type of weather that appears often in the novel, especially as relating to Murph. During major events, this is often the weather pattern.

Stars

This is something that Bartle sees in the sky and stares at frequently in the night. They represent the way he feels lost and helpless.

Rivers

These are a geographical feature in Al Tafar and in Bartle’s home town. One of these is where Murph’s body is put.

Birch Trees

These are something that Bartle sees in Germany. They represent the healing and new beginning that Bartle cannot find because he still is struggling with Murph’s death.

Pear Trees

Murph is underneath these when he receives mail. Though pear tress usually mean immortality, because...

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