The Man in the Black Cloak's Glove

Normally, a glove is a symbol of high status and represents power and protection. The Man in the Black Cloak wears gloves, one of the clues that he is a gentleman. As he chases the children with his gloved hand, he shows his power. Also, he tries to allure the children with the glove - a symbol of protection. He tells them that he is not going to hurt them.

When he drops his glove, he does not go back to pick it up. This could have something to do with the idea that it is bad luck to pick up a dropped glove. Due to the glove’s symbolism, none of the guests at the Biltmore Estate notice that Thorne wears his gloves to play the piano. Serafina, who is outside of that realm, however, realizes the darker symbolic meaning of gloves. Gloves are mysterious and hide things.