Allegory of the changes in Illea
The narrator said it rained heavily one day when it had not rained in Illea for a long time. This is an allegory of the changes that were taking place in Illea and the relationship between Maxon and America. The rebels were stronger now and the palace was under attack. This is a change since it was an impenetrable place. The relationship between Maxon and America was solidifying.
The king as a symbol of authority
The king is the head of government in Illea. He is therefore the symbol of authority, wealth and status to his subjects and family. The people of Illea looked to him to make choices concerning their lives.
Allegory of war
Lady America uses an allegory of war to explain her plans to seduce and win over Maxon. She planned to wear a very seductive dress just as soldiers wear armor to battle. The dress would secure her the attention of the prince.
Symbol of a meeting
Maxon and Lady America had devised a way to let each other know that they wanted to meet. They would tug at their ears to let the other person know that they wanted to meet. Tugging of the ears was therefore a symbol of an upcoming meeting between the two.
The rebels as a symbol of terror
The rebels were a symbol of terror to the monarchy. They attacked the palace a couple of times and even attacked other citizens of Illea. The rebels wanted to destroy the institution of the monarchy because it was dictatorial towards the subjects of the country.
