Cin's Tears

Cin wakes from a nightmare with tears, which are a symbol of the emotional pain from the nightmare. As is typical for her nature, she knows she could blame her sweat on the humid night, but there is no alternative explanation for the tears. The fact that she feels she needs an explanation is a symbol of her effort to never show weakness.

Martin

Martin is Cin's cat, and their relationship is a symbol of their shared experience of someone trying to kill them in the river.

Lowering the Eyes

Lowering of one's eyes is a symbol of submission. Cin refuses to allow herself to demonstrate this sign of submission, but she notices that Shipley lowers his eyes when she confronts him at the bookstore.

Silver Bullets

Silver bullets represent one's desire to kill a werewolf. However, to be effective, the bullet must not be...