Jar: This jar symbolizes all the things in her life
that Sadie has collected from people that she has loved. All the items in the jar have a story or deeper meaning behind them.
Knife: This knife symbolizes one of the connections
between Sadie and her mother. Sadie's mother (Liza) stole the knife from her mistress and used it for doctoring. Also, the
knife serves as a link between Sadie and Jim, because she was the one who cut his umbilical cord at his birth.
Bowl: This bowl serves as another link between Sadie
and Liza. This was a Congo Bowl which was used to mix up cures in. When Liza died, Sadie took the bowl and made it her
own for making cures. Eventually, this bowl gets broken by Master Stevens, so she has only a piece of it left in her jar.
Tooth: This tooth is symbolic of Jonnie ( Sadie's 1st
born son). He has two rotten teeth and Sadie decides to pull one of them. The very next day, Jonnie is sold and that is the
only thing Sadie has to remember Jonnie by.
Pipe: This pipe represents the return of Jim. During
Jim's journey to freedom, he travels with Huckleberry Finn. Eventually, Jim is given his freedom and has his papers. Huckleberry
gives Jim this pipe.
Quilt: This quilt is symbolic of the important people
in Sadie's life. Although, she makes this quilt for Marianne, her granddaughter knows the meaning behind all things collected.
Sadie is making the quilt for Marianne, so she can remember all the people that love her.
Button: This button is symbolic of Lizabeth (Sadie's
1st child). It was given to her by Widow Douglas ( Miss Watson's sister). Actually, the button comes from a coach driver's
jacket, because Lizabeth had big eyes for it and Widow Douglas felt sorry for Lizabeth. Lizabeth, was born with hearing ears.
As a child, she caught the scarlet and she became deaf. This is the reason why Widow Douglas felt sorry for her.
