The Friendship Bracelets

Mrs. V gives Melody four friendship bracelets that are symbols of her belief Melody will make friends during her week at camp. The fact that Melody gives three of them away and begins to wear one represents the friendship that exists by the end of the week.

Wheelchair

Typically, a wheelchair is a symbol of a person's inability to walk independently, but the wheelchair often symbolizes that an individual does not fit in with mainstream society. At Camp Green Glades, wheelchairs are not unusual and are sometimes used even for campers who can walk as a means of providing easier access or more security, such as when they go for a boat ride.

Turning the Horse Around

Melody's horse runs away from the stable during a thunderstorm, but she is able to turn it around, which is a symbol of her ability to take...