Wings
Birds and other winged creatures appear throughout The Time Traveler’s Wife and symbolize Clare and Henry’s desire to escape the limitations that time traveling imposes on them both. During her first date with Henry…
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Red and White
In The Time Traveler’s Wife, the color white symbolizes the hope of new beginnings, while the color red symbolizes the ongoing struggles of life. For much of the novel, white is associated with Clare…
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Water
In The Time Traveler’s Wife, water symbolizes how Clare views her relationship with others and with herself. The night before Clare’s and Henry’s wedding, Clare dreams she’s a mermaid living happily underwater on…
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