Bracelet

The bracelet that Amor takes from Rachel's room symbolizes longing. After Rachel passes, Amor feels incapable of reconciling with her mother's absence. Her family's apparent inability to recognize her distress or to perceive her need for comfort, amplifies Amor's emotionality. The bracelet allows her to feel connected to her mother, while also illustrating her profound desire for love and support.

Lightning

The lightning that struck Amor as a child symbolizes distinction. This shocking event marks Amor as different from her other family members. Though the lightning scarred her, it did not kill or severely injure her. Amor's ability to survive the lightning strike foreshadows her ability to withstand great trauma and difficulty throughout her life, something that her other family members do not possess.

Farm

The Swart family farm symbolizes power. Because the land and its associated properties have been in the family for many years...