Candy Symbol Analysis

...runs upstairs to Helen, who clutches at Kate’s skirt, dirtying it. Kate offers Helen a peppermint, which Helen eats eagerly. (full context)

...get along, you don’t know I’m your father, no one likes me.” He gives Helen candy. (full context)

...takes the needle and pokes Annie’s finger with it. Just then, Kate gives Helen some candy, which Helen accepts. Annie asks why Kate is rewarding Helen for hurting her, and Kate... (full context)