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Van

This is the vehicle Martin uses when he drives Rumpus to the forest and dumps him out. It symbolizes ignorance.

Granville Place

This is an institution for handicapped children with a terrible reputation. It symbolizes punishment.

Hand Wound

This is something Maggie does to injure herself with a pencil. It symbolizes her desperation not to speak in class.

Construction Equipment

This is machinery being used to raze Wildoak. It symbolizes destruction.

Rubble in London

These are the remains of damage caused by bombs during World War II. They symbolize lasting devastation.

Laugh

This is what people do when Maggie tries to speak. It symbolizes the lack of empathy people have for Maggie’s struggles to speak.

Acorn

This is the seed of an oak tree and something Fred gives Maggie for luck. It symbolizes hope for the future.

Picture of Maggie and Rumpus

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