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Water

This element is both life-giving to Piranesi in that it brings in most of the food he eats in The House, but it is also destructive and deadly at some points in the novel.

The Faun Statue

This statue, a favorite of Piranesi's, at first seems playful and whimsical, but as Piranesi's understanding of his situation deepens, the statue takes on a foreboding feeling for him.

Matthew Rose Sorensen's/Piranesi's Journals

These methods of keeping records and keeping track of events is a strength of Matthew Rose Sorensen's, but they become muddled and confused the longer he is in the House.

Birds

These creatures symbolize companionship and resilience in the House for Piranesi.

The Bones in the House

The various piles of bones in the House symbolize death and the inherent danger in the House. They also highlight Piranesi's respect for the House and its former "inhabitants...

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