Wolves

The specter of wolves in "In the Blink of God's Eye" serves as a symbol for the apprehension and distrust that exists between Aubrey and Ruth in spite of the fact that neither of them has actually done wrong by the other. The story opens with the rumor that there are wolves wandering Washington D.C. and that its residents ought to be careful, something that informs Ruth's logic when she decides to adopt a baby that she finds left in a tree. However, the marriage between the pair is full of fractures, as each of them feels unsafe around the other; Ruth does not trust Aubrey's commitment to the marriage, and Aubrey does not trust that Ruth is going to be faithful to him. The wolves are a stand-in for these fears and the atmosphere of apprehension that they create.

Penny Candy

The penny candy...