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Flyer

This object symbolizes exploitation. These objects are solely in Spanish, which highlights the company's goal of targeting the Latinx community when hiring staff to replace workers who are striking for better pay, benefits, and conditions. This object is used to attract and exploit workers of color, while capitalizing on the anger their recruitment inspires in many of the striking workers.

Picket Line

This object symbolizes the battle between corporate entities and the individuals they employ. This object resides outside of Olstead's factory and is crossed by the temporary workers who are recruited by the company in order to offset any losses they will incur during the workers' strike.

Bible

This object is symbolic of a wish for redemption, the use of healthy coping mechanisms, and the desire to begin anew. Once he is released from prison, Chris studies this object and uses it for his own comfort...

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