Broken for You
Describe symbolism in Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos
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In the case of Margaret Hughes, atonement happens when she begins smashing the valuable objects which surround her. In a way, the collectibles symbolize Margaret's self-imposed imprisonment and her connection to a shameful past. The objects themselves are just that — inanimate trinkets which, while valuable in monetary terms, are nonetheless reminders of hatred and the oppression of an entire people
Broken for You