Significance of The Silver Brooch

This is the piece of jewelry that belonged to Astri's mother and is the one reminder the sisters have of their mother. Greta urges Astri to take the brooch with her when she leaves their aunt's home. Astri gives it to the Spinning Girl when she and Greta leave her behind at the farm house. Mor Kloster suggests that Astri's mother put the brooch on Astri to keep her safe and that's why her twin became sick.