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At the end of the book it was pointed out that the little girl that Stanley had run over and killed was holding "pinks". I know that refers to flowers but was there more meaning to it that I missed?

LadyCalico The pinks represent true childlike innocence. We had been frequently told about how Stanley's appearance of innocence, helplessness, and vulnerability…moreThe pinks represent true childlike innocence. We had been frequently told about how Stanley's appearance of innocence, helplessness, and vulnerability attracted people to her, to come to her aid or do her bidding. After being told of the death of the little girl carrying a bouquet of pinks, Asa first envisions the innocence of the child holding her pinks but that image morphs into one of Stanley with that same bouquet crumbling in her hands. Asa is realizing that Stanley is anything but an innocent, pampered child but instead is a conniving, narcissistic user who puts on a pretense of childlike innocence as a charm to manipulate people for her own selfish ends.(less)

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I have never read this book, but now I am quite curious about it & plan to read it. Although not played often, TCM will occasionally run the film with Bette Davis & Olivia deHavilland. It is a compelling film & I appreciate the nuanced performances of these two top actors, not to mention a strong supporting cast. I am putting it on my reading list, so I don't forget it. Any other opinions of this book?

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