Book of Cold Cases

The Book of Cold Cases represents Shea’s attempts to hide from life. Shea believes that the website she has started about cold cases is her way of living life. It is only after she reconnects with her sister and has her experience with Beth that she realizes that the website is actually her way of escape.

Red Wine

The red wine is a symbol of anger, desire, and temptation. Beth returns home one day to discover that the house has left a bottle of red wine on the coffee table. It is Beth’s favorite kind. The bottle makes her angry because she realizes the house is trying to tempt her into drinking again.

Ashtray

The ashtray is a symbol of an unpunished murderer. Beth uses her father’s ashtray that sits on his bedside table to hit Lily in the head...