Box

The box is a symbol of secrecy. Stevie keeps it hidden inside a loose floorboard so that no one will find out about her relationship with Nora.

Lottery Ticket

The lottery ticket is a symbol of hope for the future. The girls originally plan to cash it when they get to California, but Stevie ends up cashing it to show Nora that she still wants to go to California.

Polaroids

The Polaroids are a symbol of love. Stevie and Nora document their relationship with Polaroids, and Nora shows them all to Stevie after she gets amnesia, which helps Stevie believe that she was once happy with Nora.

Truck Night

Truck Night is a symbol of bigotry and racism. Everyone uses the event to drink and celebrate driving trucks through mud, and they all laugh when an old man makes a racist comment toward Ryan.

Cow

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