Monday, September 29, 2008

Peter's Knife

“What an extraordinary habit that was, Clarissa thought; always playing with a knife” (44).

The knife is symbolic to Peter; it is a comforting habit to play with it when he is nervous or apprehensive. When Peter is being defensive, the knife comes out of his pocket. The knife also represents his indecisiveness and his volatility.

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