

Therefore, the poet reminds Benny of the significance of finding his voice.

For instance, the poet tells Benny that he should not take his ability to hear the voice of objects for granted because that is a rare occurrence.

When Benny meets the poor poet, she is surprised to learn that he is a man of wisdom, and he advises him on how to cope in life and use his ability to break through. The poet is a symbol of hope and inspiration. Therefore, the library is an emblem of tranquillity in Benny's life. At the library, Benny meets a girl that he later falls in love with. Out of all places, Benny finds peace of mind in the library, where the voices of the objects are not extreme. The library is used figuratively to represent peace. Consequently, it is a sad story that both the mother and the son live in misery due to the death of their loved one. Similarly, Benny's mother is depressed after her husband dies. For instance, Benny feels lonely and stressed to hear voices from the objects in the house. When Benny's father dies in a tragic road accident, his problems start. Misery in the novel is symbolized by death. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
