Hijab

The hijab is a symbol for womanhood and maturity within the novel, personified through Fatima. After getting her period, Fatima begins to wear the hijab which makes Jude feel less mature than her best friend.

Ocean

The ocean puts the characters in a state of calm and tranquility within the novel. Jude is consistently impressed by the beauty of her home town and the ocean that draws tourists from across Syria.

Music

Music symbolizes childhood and excitement in the novel. Jude and Issa enjoyed singing American pop songs together and whenever Jude sings in the novel, she thinks about how much she misses her older brother.

Movie theater

The movie theater is a symbol of modernity and wealth within the novel because Samira is the first person to bring Jude and Fatima to see a new movie, an activity previously off-limits due to the price.

Samira