* Name: Stargirl’s name is symbolic because she is viewed by her peers as being star-like or strange and otherworldly.
* Nonconformist appearance: Stargirl’s unique and brightly colored outfits symbolize her individuality and her refusal to conform to societal norms.
* Ukelele: Stargirl’s ukelele symbolizes her cheerful and optimistic nature.
* Gifts: Stargirl’s giving of gifts symbolizes her generosity and her desire to bring happiness to others.
Leo Borlock:
* Name: Leo’s last name, Borlock, is a play on the word “bore” which foreshadows his initial view of Stargirl.
* Cactus: Leo’s fascination with cacti symbolizes his prickly and defensive personality.
The Mica Area High School:
* The school itself: Stargirl’s school represents conformity as an expectation.
* The Homecoming Dance: The dance symbolizes the climax of the novel and the conflict between conformity and individuality.
The Town of Mica:
* The mines: The mines represent the town’s economic decline and its loss of identity.
* The abandoned mill: The abandoned mill symbolizes the town’s forgotten past and its lack of progress.
The Hills Surrounding Mica:
* The hills: The hills symbolize the isolation of the town and its inhabitants.
* The hill where Stargirl lives: Stargirl’s hill symbolizes her separation from the rest of the town and her connection to the natural world.