"The Notebook Trilogy"

In "Wednesday's Child," The Notebook Trilogy book that Rosalie gives to Marcie is symbolic of guilt. Throughout the short story, Rosalie searches her memories for evidence that she caused Marcie's death by suicide. She decides that giving Marcie The Notebook Trilogy may have opened her to too much despair, and therefore worsened her mental state. This belief is a manifestation of Rosalie's guilt and shame.

COVID Lockdown

In "Hello, Goodbye," the COVID lockdown is symbolic of isolation. Nina is already unhappy in her domestic life, but the lockdown augments her sense of entrapment and claustrophobia. These unprecedented circumstances make her realize how alienated she is.

Little Match Girl

In "A Small Flame," the Little Match Girl role that Bella wanted to play as a child is symbolic of identity. Although Bella was adopted by and grew up with a well-to-do family, she always wished...