![]() ![]() We see how our own choices have consequences and in this case Daniel preaches to Marie-Laure to reject supernatural forces, and assures her there is ‘no such thing as curses. ![]() This further represents the strong family ties that she shares with her widowed father, Daniel Leblanc. The model was constructed to help Marie-Laure ‘see’ Paris in a physical sense, to help her navigate her way through the city in real life but it also has a symbolic meaning that if she can navigate her way through Paris, she can navigate her way through life. Through the use of language, the story of the wooden model of Paris that Marie-Laure’s father built is given meaning beyond just a structure. ![]() This is articulated through the main character, Marie-Laure who has been blind since the age of six, yet she posses traits beyond her years demonstrated through her strong morals and integrity, even during terrible times such as the war. As suggested by the title, the story is about vision and the ramifications that ‘sight’ and ‘seeing’ can have on people. ![]()
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