Shepherd Lamp
William Spiver asks Flora what's up with the shepherd lamp when she brings it along on their rescue mission (57.39), and we can't help but wonder the same thing. The lamp, a.k.a. Mary Ann, is a she...
Squirrel Poetry
We've written about all sorts of symbols here at Shmoop, but squirrel poetry is officially a first for us. It's no surprise, though, that in a book obsessed with words and language (check out the "...
William's Eyesight
If you're like us, then you're probably wondering what's up with William's "temporary blindness induced by trauma." At first we have no reason to question whether the guy is blind or not—he's wea...