Describe symbolism in Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy

Ms. Binchy utilizes various plot twists to symbolize the good and bad times of life. She compares the joyful times to stars and clear skies, and the cheerless times to rain. She demonstrates that the journey of life will always be filled with trials, and even though we may make wrong decisions, we can learn to be content with patience, love, friends, and family. In the end, a soft rain may not be all that disturbing.

In Chapter Eight, for example, the main characters awaken to a bright and sunny new day, symbolizing hope and fresh beginnings. Even an anguished Elsa has showered and donned a sunny yellow dress as she picks up the pieces of her new life without Dieter.