Flowers
The flowers that Jasmine looks at are symbolic of her rebirth into a radically different life.
Jasmine's Clothes
Jasmine's clothes, which were initially symbolic of her wealth and her high class, come to symbolize just how far she has fallen on the socioeconomic ladder.
Society
On its surface, Blue Jasmine is a film about a woman who must adapt to her new life circumstances. However, on a deeper level, the film is an allegory for the way that society ignores things that make it uncomfortable - even if the thing it ignores is important.
Jasmine's Husband
Jasmine's husband is symbolic of American businessmen greed and malevolence - particularly people like Bernie Madoff, who like Jasmine's husband went to prison for fraud.
Mental Illness
Mental illness and its effects is a frequent motif in Blue Jasmine. The film begins with the aftereffects of a severe nervous breakdown. Throughout the film, viewers see Jasmine abuse alcohol and anti-anxiety medications because of her mental illness. Viewers have also speculated that some of Jasmine's behavior can be attributed to Schizophrenia.
