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Pointe Shoes

This aspect of a dancer's supplies represent the pain and contortions that dancers put their bodies through for their craft.

The Durant School of Dance's Third Floor

This area of a significant building in the story was Mrs. Durant's refuge, and also the scene of her crimes.

Mrs. Durant's Rabbit-Fur Blanket

This item, meant to connote comfort, becomes a terrible symbol of the criminal sexual acts Mrs. Durant condoned, encouraged, and perpetrated.

The Spiral Staircase

This area of the dance school represents knowledge, foreboding, and sinister acts.

The Durant House

This setting symbolizes decay, secrets, and trauma for the Durants and for Charlie.

The Role of Clara

This part of The Nutcracker represents stardom and achievement, but it also invites jealousy and spite.

The Nutcracker Parents

The behavior of these characters represent competitiveness, selfishness, and unfulfilled childhood dreams.

Marie's Scarf

This article of clothing represents shame...

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