Sarah’s Hair

Sarah’s hair symbolizes her crafted persona. While in the beginning, the characters do not notice that her hair is dyed and likewise, believe her story about her identity. However, as the novel progresses, the characters notice how unnatural Sarah’s hair looks, realizing that it is not naturally blonde, as they also become suspicious of her.

Eiffel

Eiffel symbolizes Bangkok’s upper class. Only the wealthy elites of the city go to the restaurant, and when the civil unrest worsens, the restaurant is attacked by some lower class civilians. The attack symbolizes the upper class’s allegiance to the monarchy, which is why the lower class sees them as much of an opponent as the regime.

The Bomb

The bomb that is set off in the street next to the Kingdom in Chapter 5 symbolizes Sarah’s sudden awareness of the political unrest in...