The Danish Girl

by David Ebershoff

The Danish Girl Symbols

Apron

The apron with cottongrass strings that belongs to Einar’s grandmother and which Hans lovingly ties around his waist one day when they’re playing house together as boys, represents Lili’s desire to express her femininity…

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Kite

Both before and after her transition, kites represent for Lili the freedom to live as the person she truly is. As such, a kite plays a role in three pivotal scenes from her life. The…

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