Past the Shallows Symbols

Water

Although the Curren brothers come from a long line of abalone fishermen and have been raised on an island, they have a complicated attitude toward the water, which parallels their tumultuous relationship with Dad…

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The Shark Tooth

While the Curren brothers clean out Granddad’s old house, Miles makes a shocking discovery: their grandfather kept the wreckage of Mum’s car left behind in the accident that killed her. Between the car…

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Light

While Harry, Miles, and Joe’s trepidation toward Bruny Island’s unpredictable water parallels their fear of Dad’s erratic behavior, the sun’s rays are a bright presence that imbues the boys with happy…

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