The Mission School

The Mission School is symbolic of entrapment. Located on an island, the school is geographically segregated from the rest of society. The Mission students are stuck on the island, separated from their families and homes, and unable to leave before they turn 16. Furthermore, they are traumatized and abused while at the school, thus compounding their emotional and psychological entrapment.

Lucy's Ticket

Lucy's ticket to Vancouver is symbolic of hope. Lucy is thrilled by the ticket, because it ushers her away from the Mission and towards a new life beyond. However, the initial hope she derives from the ticket falters once she discovers how unprepared she is for the outside world.

Mariah's Cabin

Mariah's cabin is symbolic of healing. The time that Clara spends here helps her to confront her past and to reconcile with her trauma. The sequestered nature of the cabin compels Clara...