Scrabble

Scrabble represents togetherness. It unites Charlotte and Ben from a 1,000 miles away and gives them something they can rely on through the tough times. It also gives common ground between Charlotte and her father. When the two are playing Scrabble in her memories, they are connected and their relationship is solid. When Charlotte gives up Scrabble, she ends up separated from her father and their relationship suffers. At the end when Charlotte plays Scrabble with Magda, she is establishing that bond between them through a board game she loves.

Bridget

Bridget represents the dangers of trying to conform to what one sees as popular. At the beginning of the novel, it is clear that Bridget and Charlotte’s friendship is falling apart. Bridget gets all new clothes and is shocked when Charlotte does not get anything. Bridget insults Charlotte for her intelligence and calls her a...