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Join Amanda Focht for “The House of Hawthorn & Smoke: A Guide to Symbolism,” a welcoming, conversation-driven course designed for readers of The House of Hawthorn & Smoke: Roots & Thorns who want deeper meaning without needing a literature degree. In two focused learning units, you’ll uncover how recurring imagery—hawthorn, smoke, roots, thorns, and house-lore—maps to character choices, themes of resilience and belonging, and the emotional “rules” of the story’s magic. You’ll build practical tools to read for symbolism, translate symbols into predictions and discussion-worthy insights, and leave with a clear framework you can use during virtual book club conversations and members-only discussions. By the end, you’ll confidently identify key symbols, explain what they suggest, and connect them to plot momentum, relationships, and your own interpretation.
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