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Jana's Neighborhood

This area represents gentrification and also, to the protagonist, a bit of uncertainty and danger, due to the crimes that have happened there lately.

The International Criminal Court

This place is supposed to be a beacon of global justice, but the narrator soon discovers it is plagued with problems and challenges.

Adriaan's Apartment

This location embodies elegance and wealth, but it constantly reminds the narrator about the precarious nature of her romantic relationship with its owner.

The Antique Book

The narrator buys this object on a whim even though it is more than what she can usually afford, but it eventually becomes a symbol to her of her unrealistic hopes for her relationship and for her future in The Hague.

Man Offering Money to a Young Woman - Painting

This work of art captivates the narrator, and she comes to think of it as a symbol...

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