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Eggs
These are a symbol of fragility and domesticity. When Gar plans to sell these to supplement his income, his poor plan is symbolized by these, which are easily broken.
Suitcase
Madge brings this objective in and, Gar uses it for his travel. This object represents the past but it is what Gareth will take with him to Philadelphia.
The Shop
The shop symbolizes the constrained world that Gar lives in. It indicates his dependence on his father. The shop is the link between father and son and so effectively removes filial emotions and replaces them with business relations.
Aunt Lizzy's Letter
Lizzy's letter symbolizes freedom and the promise of a new land. It becomes the vehicle for Gar's dreams since it promises material comforts and a job.
The Plane
The plane that Gar will take the next morning symbolizes escape. Private Gar repeatedly talks about how once...
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