Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

How does the symbolism of socks evolve across the novel? In what ways do Magnolia’s sock board and Mr. Ketchup contribute to the novel’s thematic engagement with Developing Confidence and Finding One’s Voice?

How do the notes Iris leaves for both Aspen and Alan help reveal her character? What larger message does the novel use Iris’s kindness to convey? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

How is the symbolic significance of Magnolia’s knapsack in Miller’s story? How does its significance change across the novel?