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Describe the symbolic and metaphoric elements in Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11. What object becomes important in these scenes and why?

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Important elements in this section include the first appearance of the music box, an important trigger for Diana's memories of Gabe in the second act. There is also the increasing darkness of Gabe's presence as he urges her here to kill herself, and to end her pain. The act ends not only with a moment of intense emotion, but by posing a question.