Widows' Point Mansion

In "Creature," the Pikes' Widows' Point mansion symbolizes fantasy. When Carol first arrives at the house, she believes that the romantic tales of books and lore are possible for her own life. The house immerses her in a fictional version of adult reality. Eventually, Carol's experiences inside the house reveal the darker side of the world beyond childhood.

Mushroom Soup

In "Five Tuesdays in Winter," the mushroom soup that Mitchell and Kate share one afternoon symbolizes possibility. When Kate leaves for the restaurant, Mitchell tells her the only thing he wants is the mushroom soup, though he knows this is an impossibility. The restaurant has only ever had it one time. When Kate returns with the soup, and spends her lunch with Mitchell instead of her new date, Mitchell feels something shift inside him. Suddenly his feelings for Kate hold some promise.

Hole in the Wall