The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

by Avi

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Symbols

The Seahawk Carving

The carving on the bowsprit of the Seahawk is both a literal symbol of the ship and a figurative representation of the deep social discord between Jaggery and the crew. The first time Charlotte sees…

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Zachariah’s Dirk

The dirk (dagger) that Zachariah gives Charlotte towards the beginning of the novel marks the beginning of her path towards rebellion. Initially, Charlotte balks at the “unladylike” idea of taking it and attempts to return…

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