Object

Leda's Wood-Sculpting Tool

A finely crafted wood-sculpting tool, modest in size and worn smooth by use, gifted by Leda to Harry within Aldea's austere Custodian Room. Its polished wooden handle and sharp blade gleam faintly under artificial light, embodying a rare tactile connection to creativity amid the planet's utilitarian culture. Harry holds and manipulates it with focused intent, as the tool serves both as a practical device for artistic training and a symbolic token of personal development in the rigid environment.

5 appearances

Purpose

To function as an educational and artistic training tool, enabling Harry to learn and practice wood sculpting under Leda's guidance.

Significance

The tool symbolizes Aldea’s complex relationship with personal growth and artistic expression, representing a rare encouragement of creativity and individuality within a society otherwise defined by emotional distance and utilitarian objectives. It marks Harry’s gradual transformation and emotional awakening through art, standing as a tangible manifestation of mentorship and cultural tension.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S1E18 · When the Bough Breaks

Duana Limits Wesley’s Custodian Access, Hinting at Aldea’s Hidden Secrets

Leda’s wood-sculpting tool appears on the Custodian’s live feed as the instrument Leda imparts to Harry for artistic development, symbolizing a rare token of personal creativity and hope within Aldea’s austere environment.

Before: In Leda’s possession, actively used in training Harry.

After: Held by Harry, who is practicing sculpting under Leda's mentorship.

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S1E18 · When the Bough Breaks

Wesley Gains Restricted Custodian Access Amid Aldea’s Tech Taboo

Leda’s wood-sculpting tool is shown on the Custodian’s live feed as Harry uses it to learn sculpting, symbolizing an artistic outlet and personal growth avenue within Aldea’s rigid system.

Before: In Leda’s possession within the workshop, clean and well-maintained.

After: In Harry’s use under Leda’s guidance, remaining functional and symbolic of creative development.

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S1E18 · When the Bough Breaks

Wesley Uncovers Aldea’s Child Training and Forbidden Secrets

Leda’s wood-sculpting tool appears prominently on the Custodian’s screen as Harry learns to sculpt with it, symbolizing a rare tactile connection to creativity and personal expression in Aldea’s rigid environment.

Before: Held and used by Leda in the workshop.

After: Handed to Harry, who begins to manipulate it himself.

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S1E18 · When the Bough Breaks

Accolan Reveals Harry’s Hidden Artistic Gift

Leda's wood-sculpting tool is actively used by Harry, under Accolan's guidance, to carve into the block of wood revealing the dolphin form. The tool functions as both a practical instrument for artistic creation and a symbolic artifact facilitating Harry's emotional and creative awakening in this rigid environment.

Before: In Harry's possession, ready to be used for carving within the Artists' Unit.

After: Held and manipulated by Harry during the carving process, symbolizing his emerging agency in artistic expression.

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S1E18 · When the Bough Breaks

Harry Discovers Liberation Through Artistic Expression

Leda's wood-sculpting tool is used by Harry, guided by Accolan, to carve a dolphin from the block of wood. This tool functions both as a practical instrument enabling the creative act and as a symbolic catalyst for Harry’s self-discovery and rejection of imposed academic expectations.

Before: In Harry’s possession, ready for use in the sculpting activity within the Artists' Unit.

After: Continues in Harry’s possession, now imbued with new significance as a tool of personal expression and artistic development.

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