The Guiding Star

The Guiding Star symbolizes Blur’s lack of home. He drives around the country in it, perpetually mobile; it is apparent he does not have an anchored home. As a symbol, the camper forces the reader’s attention to the fact that Blur is alone and drifting through the days. That Blur feels such an attachment to the Star – an inanimate object – highlights the lack of domestic comfort in his life.

The Infant

The infant symbolizes Blur’s desire for a new beginning. Early in the novel, he transports an infant. His thoughts are conflicted about this; in part, he numbs his emotions as is his habit for work, but nevertheless, he feels guilt. Soon after this, Cammie contacts him and he begins to behave against his common nature. Blur drops his guard and begins to form a relationship with Cammie. As a symbol...