The symbolism of passion
The author figuratively uses the character Day as a symbol of passion. Day did not give up her passion for political writing despite dropping out of college. Instead, Day decided to relocate from Chicago to New York, where she perfected her career in political writing. Consequently, failure to complete college should not prevent anyone from pursuing their passion.
The power of religion
Day's decision to leave everything she worked so hard to get to pursue her religious calling is the authority of religion. At first, Day fell in love with Moise, and her first love was fascinating. Later, Day gets married to Batterham and gives birth to her daughter. However, things take a drastic turn when Day meets Sister Aloysia, a catholic nun who influenced her to convert to Catholicism. After converting to Catholicism, Day decided to leave her marriage to pursue her religious calling.
The symbolism of activism
Day and Maurin's passion for making positive change in society using a common ground of religion symbolizes activism. When Day converts to Catholicism, she meets Maurin, and she carries out her earlier activism campaigns. The primary objective of Day's activism is to rebuff chauvinism and hostility in society.
