The Things We Cannot Say Symbols & Objects

Kelly Rimmer
This Study Guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Things We Cannot Say.

The Things We Cannot Say Symbols & Objects

Kelly Rimmer
This Study Guide consists of approximately 68 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Things We Cannot Say.
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Different Go-Gurt Label

The different Go-Gurt label is a sign of possibility. Eddie is introduced as he is having a temper tantrum in the yogurt aisle of the grocery store because the labeling on Go-Gurt has changed and he no longer recognizes it as food he can eat. Later, Wade tells Alice he has gotten several boxes of the new packaging so that Eddie can become accustomed to it. Alice believes that Eddie will never become accustomed to the new packaging, yet while she is visiting Poland, Wade gets Eddie to start eating the yogurt with the new packaging.

Dreidel

The dreidel is a symbol of compassion. An elderly grandmother whose grandson is on the autism spectrum helps Alice while Eddie is having his tantrum in the grocery store by distracting him with a dreidel. She also tells Alice she is doing a good job. Other people...

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