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These objects symbolize the first signs of dementia. When Fiona begins to place these objects all over the house, Grant convinces himself that she is playing a sort of humorous game. Still, he cannot quite bring himself to ask her about these objects' presence, demonstrating that he knows deep down that something is not right with Fiona's mind.

Cashmere Sweater

This object symbolizes familial wealth. When the narrator describes Fiona's youth and family life, she is said to have owned a pile of objects such as this one. It is one of the markers that demonstrates the difference between Fiona's and Grant's socioeconomic statuses.

Fur Coat

This object symbolizes a tendency toward absentmindedness. When Fiona begins to have memory problems, Grant recalls that she had once left this object in storage for an extended period of time. He hopes that her new problems are more in...

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