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Lala's Singing

A main character performs this action almost subconsciously as a comfort to herself, mimicking an action the character's mother did around her as a child.

The Tunnels

These natural formations provide a hideout for both a criminal and an innocent in the novel.

Lala's Braiding Business

This activity provides a means for a main character to make her own money and to dream about escaping her abusive husband.

Betsy the Dog

The death of this animal symbolizes the peril and sadness of the island, and it causes great grief for the animal's owner.

Oranges

This fruit symbolizes the luxury of not having to worry about money in Barbados when a poorer Black character realizes a wealthier white character is eating them with careless abandon.

Lala's Gold Ring

The fact that this piece of jewelry is made with stolen metal underscores the idea that this character's marriage...

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