Crossing to Safety
Describe symbolism in Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
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In the novel, Sid's workshop and office are a symbol of his fear. Both rooms are perfect workspaces. Sid's wife, however, with her constant nagging and criticism, has made him too frightened of failure for him to use them.
Crossing to Safety