A story world (Symbol)
The world which appeared in Allison’s stories was other from the real world although they had much in common. In her world “nothing was forbidden, everything was possible”. She did what she wanted and didn't care about the consequences; she could turn into people she from TV sow or some book, she’s read, she could visit places she’s never been to and did things that no one she knew had ever done, particularly things that girls were not supposed to do. This world was a symbol of her dreams and hidden desires, this world was Allison herself, the representation of her ego.
Pictures (Symbol)
Pictures of Allison and her family presented in the story are symbolizing memories, her past, which greatly influenced her life. there are depicted moments she wanted to remember, people she loved and emotions which are important for her. When she is looking at those pictures, she remembers her childhood, time when the world didn’t seem that bad and people didn’t seem that cruel. It was the time she didn’t care what other people would think of her and did what she wanted to.
Self – realization (Motif)
Allison wanted prove that she is strong woman and she deserves better life. She always knew that she can change her life by herself only by endless effort and going through her fears, pain and humiliation. And she did that. When she decided to go in for karate, her sensei told her to go away but she always came back, boys were laughing at her but it just helped her to move further. It was hard, her body turned into pain but she liked it because she knew that she was changing and those changes are good. She succeeded in overcoming herself and it was the greatest victory of her life.
