Wild Houses Symbols & Objects

Colin Barrett
This Study Guide consists of approximately 56 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Wild Houses.
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Wild Houses Symbols & Objects

Colin Barrett
This Study Guide consists of approximately 56 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Wild Houses.
This section contains 985 words
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Soccer Ball

The deflated soccer ball that has been stuck in the hedge at the English house for years symbolizes Nicky’s dissatisfaction and emotional stagnation within her relationship with Doll. It represents her passive role in Doll’s life, where she is more of a participant in his world rather than pursuing her own needs and desires. The ball's removal signifies Nicky’s decision to assert her independence and distance herself from Doll's controlling influence. This shift marks a pivotal change in Nicky’s character, highlighting her transition from a passive participant to someone who actively seeks to reshape her own life and future.

Nicky’s Car

Nicky's car symbolizes her role as a facilitator in Doll’s world and her own lack of agency. By constantly driving Doll and Sheila to their various destinations, the car becomes a physical manifestation of Nicky's subservience to their...

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