Symbols: The Shell Necklace Flashcards
The shell necklace represents the sexual love and connection Kya desires.
When does Kya make the shell necklace and where does she get the shell from?
Kya makes the necklace out of the shell Chase finds on their first date, just before he tries to push her into a sexual relationship too quickly. When she makes it, she thinks she’ll keep it for herself, but knows if she sees Chase she’ll give it to him.
When Kya makes the shell necklace, what does she plan to do with it and how does this change?
Kya makes the necklace out of the shell Chase finds on their first date, just before he tries to push her into a sexual relationship too quickly. When she makes it, she thinks she’ll keep it for herself, but knows if she sees Chase she’ll give it to him.
When she makes the shell necklace, she thinks she’ll keep it for herself, but knows if she sees Chase she’ll give it to him.
What does this parallel?
This parallels the way that Kya both wants to hold herself and her sexual intimacy back from Chase but also feels compelled by a force stronger than her resistance to give herself to him.
When does Chase touch the shell necklace?
Chase often touches the shell necklace when he’s being dishonest or pushing Kya to do something she doesn’t want to do.
Chase often touches the shell necklace when he’s being dishonest or pushing Kya to do something she doesn’t want to do. Give examples of this. (2)
For example:
he touches the necklace when he invites her to Asheville, where he intends to push her to have sex at the motel.
He also touches the necklace when she meets Chase and his friends in public, where he has kept her a secret and is involved with Pearl.
In what key scene is Chase still wearing the shell necklace?
Chase is also wearing the necklace when he tries to rape Kya.
When does Kya take the shell necklace back from Chase?
She takes it back from Chase after she kills him.
By taking back the necklace from Chase after Kya kills him, what is she metaphorically taking back?
By taking the shell necklace back from Chase after she kills him, Kya reclaims the piece of herself she gave away.
