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The Charm Bracelet

The protagonist of the novel plans to give this gift to his girlfriend on the night of their graduation party, but a car accident prevents him from doing so.

The Color Yellow

This color symbolizes happiness and is always worn by the girl with whom the protagonist falls in love.

UCLA

The protagonist plans to attend this school following his graduation from high school.

Berkeley

At the beginning of the novel, the protagonist learns his girlfriend is actually going to attend this school in the fall.

Football

A devastating injury ended the protagonist's career playing this sport, which had formed the backbone of his identity.

Fairy Tales

The protagonist of the novel falls in love with a girl who prefers these types of stories. Her preference for them symbolizes her need for happy stories.

Snails

These creatures are small and like to hide, much like...

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