Polo Shirts

The polo shirts that appear in the novel symbolize friendship. Because Kip does not have a polo shirt for Ronny, it makes it obvious that he did not intend for Ronny to come to his bachelor party. This failure on Kip’s side to invite Ronny to the party is part of the rift that develops between Kip and Lee.

Ithaca

This shotgun represents the beginning of Lee’s fame. He bought it for himself when his album Shotgun Lovesongs earned platinum status for the first time. It is this shotgun that Lee later used to run off the photographers when they trespassed onto this property in Little Wing after Kip’s wedding.

Lee’s Letter to Beth

It is this letter that perhaps initiated Lee and Beth’s one night stand. It symbolizes a lifelong attraction between the two despite Beth’s devotion the...