The Wicked Wizard War

The Wicked Wizard War symbolizes Ben’s adolescence. Throughout high school, Ben writes and rewrites his novel, depending on who is in his life. It is a moment of serious growth for Ben when, in the epilogue, he puts away The Wicked Wizard War and turns to new projects.

T-shirts

T-shirts are symbolic of creativity and expression. Mario is a fellow writer, but he also makes t-shirts for Ben and his friends throughout the novel. T-shirts are significant as they are both a common piece of clothing but can be made deeply unique with a little extra care.

Boxes

Boxes represent the beginnings of Arthur and Ben’s relationship. In the first book, when Ben and Arthur met, Ben was holding a box. When they reunite romantically in this book, they are surrounded by the boxes that Ben had been packing to move...