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Scars

These are physical or emotional damage characters have suffered because of slavery. They represent the lasting damage slavery causes.

Knife

This is a tool Ferdinand escapes with. It symbolizes freedom.

Bows and Arrows

These are weapons Suleman and Sanzi use. They represent heroism to Sanzi.

Strawberry Birthmark

This is what Nora has on her face that looks like an octopus. It symbolizes how different she is from the rest of her family.

Bracelet

This is a piece of jewelry Billy makes for Juna. It represents his feelings for her.

Flowers

These are plants that Ada loves, and that she got punished for picking. They represent her status in life.

Butterflies

These are what Sanzi is chasing the first time she meets Suleman. They represent the freedom she wants.

Bowls

These are items that belonged to indigenous people who once hid out in the swamp before the people...

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