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The Front Window of the Shop

This area is where Klara has the best view of the street from the place where she stands for sale, and for Klara and the other AFs, it represents insight and opportunity.

The Sun

For Klara, this object is a life source, and it is almost like a God.

The Cootings Machine

This object represents evil and harm for Klara, which is why she tries to destroy it.

Mr. McBain's Barn

This area, where Klara initially believes the sun goes to rest every night, is almost like a church to Klara. Klara goes to this place to ask the sun to cure Josie.

The Josie AF Model

This object represents Chrissie's desperation and near-madness at the thought of losing her second child to the process of being "lifted."

Lifting

This process, which involves genetic editing, represents the ill-considered possibilities and consequences of...

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