Photographs

Photographs are how Emma remembers her father. A photograph of Emma and Derek following one of her soccer games is given to Emma by her mother Rachel, who later takes it back.

Necklace

A necklace, given to Emma by Evan, is her most treasured piece of jewelry. Emma is savagely beaten for attempting to stop a drug dealer from stealing it. She is able to recover it.

Tent

A tent is what Emma and Evan set up in the woods behind Evan’s house to camp out. It is in a tent that Emma and Evan first have sex.

Alcohol

Alcohol is passed around and consumed in various forms and in large quantities by Rachel, Jill, Casey, and various other individuals in the novel.

Concert Tickets

Concert tickets are a Christmas gift to Emma from Evan when the novel begins. Emma has never been to a...