Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Describe symbolism in Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You by Peter Cameron
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Grandmother's "things" serve as a symbol of the future. James keeps everything, not knowing what he will one day need.
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You