For example, when Mia discloses May Ling’s whereabouts to Bebe, “a hot smell pricked her nostrils, like the first wisp of smoke from a far-off blaze. Throughout the novel, Ng uses fire metaphors and similes to describe the characters’ emotions. Further fires are lit when both families become embroiled in the custody battle between Bebe Chow and the McCulloughs. Totally unlike the rest of the community’s residents, the mother and daughter provoke strong feelings within the Richardson household. The first fires are sparked by the arrival of Mia and Pearl in Shaker Heights. When trying to put out the fire, firefighters realize that the blaze has been started deliberately as it has “multiple points of origin.” The narrative goes back in time to trace the metaphorical ‘little fires’ that led to this act of arson. The story also begins with the image of the Richardsons’ house burning down. Here's what happened: After struggling to have a child for years, Shaker residents Linda and Mark McCullough take in an infant girl that had been left outside a fire station on a cold winter morning. It is mentioned in both the title and in Ng’s dedication. Little Fires Everywhere 's theme of motherhood is also explored through the adoption story that captivates up Shaker Heights.
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