In the historical novel Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan the characters all face challenges and the harmonica is important because it helps the characters get through their problems. For Friedrich, the harmonica serves as something sentimental. It helped him realize how in tune with the music he was. The harmonica is important because it reminds Friedrich of himself because he is different. Mike has great grief about his mother and grandmother, and the harmonica helps him to run away from the grief. The harmonica is important in the long run because it helps home get farther in ice with his music. Aunt Eunie , Frankie, and Mike all love music, and the harmonica brings that out connects them. For Ivy Maria, the harmonica helps her to discover her
