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Churches

These symbolize faith, as they are places where people gather to worship.

Mountains

These symbolize challenges and endurance. They are where Pino and Mimo are sent when war first comes to Milan. They are where Pino guides Jews to Switzerland.

Snow

This falls from the sky in winter and symbolizes obstruction and delays.

Light

Symbolizing understanding and enlightenment, these are covered in Milan at night during the war for many years, except at the cathedral.

Musical Instruments

Symbolizing an opportunity for people to escape their troubles, these are things like violins, pianos, and trumpets that are used to play songs and classical pieces.

Vehicles

These represent gaining and losing freedom. Pino learns to operate these, which helps him become General Leyers' driver.

Ravens

These represent tragedy. Anna and Pino see them circling overhead when they visit a fortress.

Fire

This symbolizes erasing important things - like history...

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