The example of symbolism in this book is the cellphone that the voice gives to Michael. This is the symbol because it helps prove that the voice and Michael trust each other. The first example of trust is when Michael picks up the phone. The text says, “I looked back into her eyes. Something about her seemed trustworthy.” (Richard Paul Evans, page 30). This shows that Michael is trusting the lady that gave him the phone and believes that whoever he is going to talk to will help them. Another part of the story is when Michael is talking to the voice. He is very angry with them because they were found in the “safe house” they told them to hide in. But the voice is able to tell them otherwise and Michael is calmer and ready to hear what they