The Half Moon Symbols & Objects

Mary Beth Keane
This Study Guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Half Moon.
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The Half Moon Symbols & Objects

Mary Beth Keane
This Study Guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Half Moon.
This section contains 1,032 words
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The Baby Toys

In The Half Moon, Keane utilizes the baby toys in the attic as a symbol for Jess’s continued hope of carrying a pregnancy to term. Even after she stops IVF treatments, Jess believes that she can conceive a child. When she begins seeing Neil, she openly states that she has no hope of getting pregnant but secretly harbors the belief that with a new partner she has a chance. In the same manner that she hides the baby toys out of site, she conceals her continued desire for a child.

The Wine Glasses

Keane utilizes the wine glasses, that Malcolm purchases for the bar, as a symbol for his dreams of success. When he takes over the Half Moon, Malcolm is excited about turning it into a successful business. He wants to make a bar that flourishes in the community. However, instead of...

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