Symbol Review Flashcards
Describe how fire is a symbol
When Jeanette was 3, she was burnt and her clothes burned, after that, she was very interested in it, she would set matches on fire, and get close to them. Also, when her hotel burned down, she thought that she was setting TP on fire and flushing down the toilet was the reason.
Describe how Jeanette’s geode is a symbol
the symbolic reason is to show her inner beauty and to represent her families hope
Describe how the Joshua Tree is a symbol
The Joshua Tree is a symbol in the book because Rosemary really likes the way it portrays dysfunction, beauty, and strength
Describe how stars are a symbol
It is a Christmas present from Rex that has a meaning and will never go away, so the kids can always look up in the sky and it will remind them of their Christmas present
Describe how the glass castle is a symbol
It is very fragile and is hope for the Walls’s family. It was never built but kept the family going and always had the family looking forward to building it.
Oz(piggy bank)
It is where Lori and Jeanette’s savings are to go to New York City. When the money inside Oz is smashed, they loose some hope, and have to save up again
