What is the significance of the painting in Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch"?

Symbolism Generated Motifs

Objects/Details/scenes

Theodore Decker

His Stance

His Perspective

development of characters

reader's comprehension

Author's Portrayal

The Painting

Attack

Parents/Lack thereof

Life in Crime

Tie in with symbolism

Tie in with Symbolism

The biggest surprises come in the most unlikeliest of packages

The Circle of Life is inevitable

Every Dog has his day

Karma: What goes around comes around

Ethics of Reciprocity

Terrorist Bombings

The red - haired girl

The ring

Dying Speech

The Dog

Boris