Symbolic Meanings Surrounding the Evolution of Norma Jean Moffitt
... The character that changes most drastically is Norma Jean. Though the changes in Norma Jean are drastic, they do not happen suddenly. ... The changes that Norma Jean displays are not only the obvious ones, but they also have deeper, symbolic meanings. From the beginning of the story, Norma Jean’s physical changes are apparent. The readers learn that Norma Jean has been lifting weights. The author points out that the amount of weight that Norma Jean lifts increases. ... In addition, the readers learn that Norma Jean is attending body sculpting classes. ... Norma Jean’s desire to change her physical appearance may be symbolic of her need to fix her problems. ... Norma Jean might have tried to adapt this idea to correct her own problems. ... Another physical change is Norma Jean’s change from smoker to non-smoker.