Cleon’s Bones

Cleon’s bones symbolize how time does not forget what happens. After Cleon’s murder is uncovered, the people who have worked to conceal the murder and protect those who participated are exposed and prosecuted.

Trees

The trees the Girl Scouts help plant at Windrows symbolize how deep the roots of the conspiracy to cover up Cleon’s murder go. The Girl Scouts are like the outsiders who unwittingly help to cover up murder by denying pool permits.

Bulletin Board

Kenny’s bulletin board symbolizes how readers expect an investigation and conspiracy to be projected. The bulletin board, notecards, and connections that Kenny makes actively show how Kenny is processing the pieces of the story. It allows readers to participate in making the connections.

Gas Station

The gas station where Satku is murdered symbolizes the fuel for the conspiracy. Without killing Satku, it is...