Puddle of Slime

The puddle of slime that Emmie says she turns into is a symbol of her humiliation. She considers herself slime after Joe Lungo exposes her love-letter to the school.

Emmie's Love Letter

The love letter is a symbol of truth and change. It shows the world who Emmie is, and changes the way she feels about herself and her position in relation to her peers.

Emmie's Notebook

Emmie's notebook, in which she draws comic strips of Katie's life, is a symbol of her creativity and desire to express herself. She carries the notebook with her everywhere, but does not let anyone look inside it until the end.

Hello Kitty Eraser

The Hello Kitty Eraser that Emmie drops is a symbol of her innocence. She drops it, and when Tyler picks it up and hands it back to her, her crush on him begins and...