The Harmonica

The harmonica symbolizes hope and purpose. The various people who have the harmonica in their possession are able to get through difficulties. 1, 2, and 3 first give the harmonica to Otto with the purpose of freeing themselves from their curse. The curse is broken when the harmonica saves Kenny Yamamoto's life.

Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall symbolizes the final destination for the three musicians of the story, Mike, Ivy, and Friedrich.

The Thirteenth Harmonica of Otto Messenger

This is the title of the book Otto begins reading at the opening of the novel and is symbolic of the story that is being written to intertwine the lives of all the people who handle the harmonica.

1, 2 and 3/ Eins, Zwei, and Drei

These numbers symbolize the uncaring attitude the witch has toward the three princesses placed in her care. Instead of giving the girls names, the witch gives them each...