<P> In the novel , the ragdoll is the central character 's confidant and advisor . Tossing him off the bridge symbolizes throwing away her childhood , becoming a self - contained adult . </P>
<P> In the novel , the ragdoll is the central character 's confidant and advisor . Tossing him off the bridge symbolizes throwing away her childhood , becoming a self - contained adult . </P>
what was thrown off the bridge in ode to billy joe
what was thrown off the bridge in ode to billy joe
ragdoll
ragdoll