Stickball

Stickball is a symbol of play and frivolity. The kids on the cul-de-sac play stickball for fun, not for championships or to make a team and get recruited.

Letters to Dad

The letters are a symbol of longing and desperation. Danny writes unanswered letters to his father fabricating a perfect life to get his attention and encourage a reunion.

Hawk

The hawk is a symbol of Danny's father. Whenever Danny sees a hawk in the sky, he thinks of his father, whose favorite bird was a hawk. The hawk, like Danny's father, is majestic at a distance but a violent predator up close.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a symbol of debauchery. While in National City, Danny indulges in alcohol for the first time and finds himself speaking more than he ever has before.

Money

Money is a symbol of mobility and volition. Both Uno and Danny desire...