The Dollmaker What metaphors are used in The Dollmaker by Harriette Simpson Arnow? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:23 Last updated by Jill W on 08 Mar 12:49
The blood left behind on Gertie's knife represents the metaphorical shedding of Gertie's spiritual blood at the hands of her husband, his bosses, and their pursuit of prosperity.