A Christmas Memory Questions on Fruitcakes
A Christmas Memory
What does the fruitcake symbolize in "A Christmas Memory"?
The fruitcakes in "A Christmas Memory" symbolize Buddy's cousin and best friend, who seems nutty on the outside but who is filled inside with rich surprises and the spirit of Christmas.
A Christmas Memory
What does the Fruitcake Fund's hiding place reveal about Buddy and his friend in "A Christmas Memory"?
The hiding place of Buddy and his friend's Fruitcake Fund—a bead purse under a chamber pot beneath a bed—reveals their lack of power and support in the household. Their secretive methods reflect a...