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Bathroom
The bathroom symbolizes Amanda’s attack and the fear she has of being found out. She is leery of going into the bathroom at the football game. She is also insecure when she is the girl’s locker room during gym class and Layla sees her bra.
Suicide attempt
The suicide attempt is symbolic of Andrew’s death and Amanda’s birth. Following the suicide attempt, Amanda is able to become the girl that she knows she should be.
Homecoming
Homecoming is symbolic of the experience that Amanda was looking for when she moved to Lambertville. She moved to be accepted and find friends and get a fresh start. The way she was asked to homecoming by Grant and shopping with her girlfriends let her know she can have what she wants.
Secrets
Secrets are symbolic of not living the truth. Amanda keeps her past secret...
This section contains 431 words (approx. 2 pages at 400 words per page) |