To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

by Jenny Han

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Symbols

The Hatbox

The hatbox that Mommy gave Lara Jean represents Lara Jean’s immaturity at the start of the novel, and her process of growing up as the novel progresses. Lara Jean uses the hatbox to store her…

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The Recital Party

The recital party symbolizes Lara Jean’s resentment toward Margot. Lara Jean explains that though the family hasn’t hosted a recital party since Mommy died six years ago, she’s always hated them. The parties…

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