Symbol: Yarmulke
The Jewish Yarmulke is not only symbolic of Judaism, but it is symbolic of Feldman's pain caused by the sect of Judaism she was involved in.
Motif: Religious Repression
A motif in Feldman's book is the religious repression she had to endure while living in the Jewish community in Brooklyn (i.e. not receiving sex education).
Motif: Naivete
A theme - and motif - of Feldman's book is her naivete. For example, she knew nothing about sex, marriage, and much of the world in general.
Symbol: English
At the start of the book, English (and English materials) are symbolic of a bad and unknown world outside of the community Feldman lived in.
Allegory: The Stranded Jew
In the book, Feldman talks about the story of a Jewish person who is stranded on a deserted island and builds two synagogues but only attends one. Not only is this funny, it is significant: in order for adherents' actions to be meaningful, the actions need to demonstrate a difference.
