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Rocket Ship

This is a place on the playground that Quan and Justyce go to when life is unbearable at home. It symbolizes escape.

Peanut Butter and Bread

This is the first thing Quan steals when his family has no food. It symbolizes desperation.

Playing Cards

This is something Quan steals from a convenience store. They symbolize inequity.

Handcuffs

These are placed on Quan’s wrists when he steals from a convenience store. They symbolize mistrust.

EBT Card

This is something that Trish reluctantly applies for to be able to feed her family, but Dwight takes it. It symbolizes control.

Gun

This is something Quan begins to carry when he joins Martel’s group. It symbolizes corruption.

Black Jihad

This is an organization that Martel runs. It symbolizes family.

Letters from Dad

These are something that Dwight hid from Quan for four years. They symbolize hope and love...

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