Day's Pendant

This neckace is worn by Day through the first part of the novel until he loses it in a confrontation with Metias. It seems very simple and plain, but inside of the pendant is an old 1990 US quarter, which would be considered heretical since the Republic maintains that the two parts of the country were never united. Day's father gave it to Day when he was very young and it was the only thing he was allowed to keep when he was taken away from his family on Trial day. The pendant represents the truth about the country. When June hands the pendant back to Day toward the end of the novel, it symbolizes the fact that she accepts the truth.

Day’s Real Name

Day’s real name is Daniel, which literally interpreted means that ‘God is my Judge’. This is highly appropriate given...