The strange cracks in the basement of 12 Ha'Penny Lane, which grow into branches, are quite symbolic. What do you think the author's purpose was here?
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I think the author really enjoyed incorporating magic in this book and this was a unique way to further garner our interest and excitement about the story. The branches were a way to capture Martha's attention and eventual messages to her. (How could anybody ignore branches appearing in one's wall?)
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I think they symbolized the many paths opening up to her as she becomes more secure and is able to visualize that she is not trapped; possibilities/opportunities are ahead for her, but she has to be the one to take charge and make them happen. If she can believe in magic, she can believe in herself, and the more she believes, the wider the cracks become.
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The more Martha reads, the more she grows intellectually and personally , the tree grows. The more Martha expands her mind and her boundaries so does the tree. Martha cracks through her own barriers as that tree forces its roots through the wall to become rooted and strong. The same can be said of Martha in her life. I also think that as her ability to identify with the magic of the lost bookshop and be receptive to and available to the bookshop blossoms the tree also strengthens .
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