Willow
What metaphors are used in Willow by Julia Hoban?
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Willow's loss of virginity - becoming a woman - in her own childhood bedroom highlights her emotional transformation. Afterward, Willow feels comfortable in her body for the first time since the accident. She feels completely safe - at home - in Guy's arms. Because Willow has found a place to metaphorically lay her head, she is comfortable enough to deal with her emotional burdens. As soon as Willow finds a home for her heart with Guy, she is able to mend the rest of her broken relationships, including her relationship with Markie, David, and herself.
Willow