Casey is a symbol of hope.
In the novel "A Lady's Guide to Selling Out," the author uses Casey to symbolize optimism. Despite knowing she is a writer with no business background, Casey takes on the most difficult task when she starts working for a boutique company in Minneapolis. Using her social platforms, Casey rolls out a digital campaign, and her optimism pays off because she manages to enroll several writers who purchase the company's products. Towards the novel's end, the reader sees Casey as a successful woman because she goes out of her way to try new ventures, which eventually rewards her.
The symbolism of ingratitude
Casey's boss is a symbol of ungratefulness. Casey puts a lot of effort into her digital campaigns and brings out impressive results, but her boss is hard-t-please. According to Casey, employers need to appreciate their employees' work because that is a critical motivational factor in business. Instead, her boss secretly capitalizes on Casey's successful campaigns to enlarge her business empire.
The symbolism of true friendship
Susan is an emblem of true friendship because she remains true to her word when she promises Casey that she will count on her. Despite sticking to her writing career, Susan always checks on Casey's progress, and she influences her fellow writers to join Casey's market network. Consequently, Casey's success is attributed to Susan’s efforts and true friendship.
