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Elizabeth asked this question about The Great Believers:
What's the significance of the paper clips? I feel like I missed something when they go to the gallery opening and Nora's painting features a crown of paper clips.
Danielle When Nora first encountered Ranco in an art class, he dawned a crown of paper clips. She felt immediately drawn to his eccentricity and wanted to pain…moreWhen Nora first encountered Ranco in an art class, he dawned a crown of paper clips. She felt immediately drawn to his eccentricity and wanted to paint him--and fell in love with him. So, I think she was paying homage to that part of him in the portrait she painted. (less)
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The Great Believers
by Rebecca Makkai (Goodreads Author)
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