Taser

The taser is a symbol of self-defense. Meddelin carries the taser in case of emergencies and uses it on "Jake" when he attempts to attack her, causing a car accident that sets off all the events of the novel.

Korean Pear

The Korean pear is a symbol of normalcy and structure. When Meddelin tells Ma about killing "Jake," Ma quickly steps into action and calls the aunties to come help dispose of the body. Ma asks Meddelin to peel the Korean pear so they have some food to offer their family members when they come over because this is the polite thing to do.

Cooler

The cooler is a symbol of unnecessary burden. Meddelin and her family decide to hide "Jake's" body in the cooler to dispose of after the wedding without properly checking to see if he is dead. Then, they spend most of the...