The Color Red

As stated in Chapter 5, red symbolizes luck for the Chinese people. Therefore, Oma and Opa have red painted doors. The menu at the Golden Palace is red. Charlotte’s typewriter in her childhood bedroom is red.

Charlotte's Childhood Bedroom

Charlotte’s bedroom in Chapter 5 symbolizes how she is different from her parents. She has a sign telling people to stay out, and her room is decorated in purple. She has books and a typewriter and puffy stickers on the wall.

Poker

Poker is a symbol for life throughout the novel. As Opa teaches Maizy about poker, she realizes that she is also teaching her about life. She learns about strategy and tells and that people are not always doing what they say they are.

Cash Register

The cash register Charlotte buys in Chapter 24 symbolizes the differences between her and her mother. Charlotte wants new...