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Grandmother's House

This is where the narrator lives from the ages of 5 to 13. This place symbolizes the death of a loved one, and the grief the narrator must endure following the death of his guardian.

Boston

This is the city where the narrator lives from ages 5 to 13. This place symbolizes the end of an era for the narrator, because he must move after his guardian dies.

New York City

This is the city the narrator moves to after his guardian dies. This place symbolizes new beginnings, as it is the place where the narrator must start a new life following the death of his guardian. It is here that the narrator has new experiences and makes new friends.

Alcohol

This is a substance that the narrator's mother is very fond of. This object is a symbol of repression, as the narrator's mother uses it solely to escape her...

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