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Heart

This is an organ removed from the bodies of two murdered cadets. It symbolizes life.

Uniforms

These are the standard garments worn by cadets. They symbolize belonging to a group.

Blood

This is a body fluid seen on Mattie and the dead cadets. It symbolizes rape and murder.

The Chain

This is a piece of jewelry left in Mattie’s book that has the Initials L.E.F. on it. It symbolizes the identity of the men who raped and beat Mattie.

Cadet

This is the term for the students at West Point. It symbolizes discipline, security, and leadership.

The Sorrowing Spinster

This is the nickname given to Lea Marquis because she is unmarried and has seizures. It symbolizes that she is past the normal age of marrying.

The River

This is a waterway that lies along the boundaries of the West Point campus. It is a...

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