October Mourning: A Song For Matthew Shepard

What do candles represent in Newman's collection, October Mourning: A Song For Matthew Shepard?

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Candles serves as a symbol of hope. The candles lit during the vigils for Shepard symbolize hope that Shepard will recuperate from his injuries. They also represent the hope carried by those who light them that the world will someday be a more fair, more compassionate place.

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October Mourning: A Song For Matthew Shepard