Firstly, the note of middle C that recurs throughout the novel in the house is used as a symbol for how family can change lives for the better. ... We are first introduced to this when the old lady dies in the house while playing on the piano and "her nose hit middle C hard enough to darken the room with sound". In this case, the note of Middle C has a harsh, dissonant sound, as it is associated with death. ... The note of middle C that was once disturbing enough to cause Oriel to move into the tent now harkens the birth of Harry, as Fish is "fisting it out all of a sudden". ...

• Word Count: 1957
• Approx Pages: 8

In addition, she begins doing whatever she wants whenever she wants with whomever she wants; including the free spirit Mademoiselle Reisz, who reads her letters she has received from Robert and plays the piano for her. ... After returning to her "pigeon house- Edna finds a note in place of Robert, he has left her and will not be returning because he loves her so much. ...

• Word Count: 1324
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Waverly asks June if she ever played the piano, knowing full well she did. ... Since reading the book I have seen the film three times, once in class and twice on my own, the first time was to take notes, the second to make sure they were accurate. ...

• Word Count: 1560
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School