The Radio

The radio is a symbol of Dorothy's loneliness and mental instability. She hears voices talking to her through the radio for weeks before learning about "Aquarius the Monsterman" on the radio.

Celery

The stalk of celery is a symbol of peace and kindness. Dorothy chooses to hand the monsterman a piece of celery to eat instead of picking up the nearby knife to defend herself with when he appears in her kitchen.

Anesthetic

The anesthetic that kills Dorothy's son is a symbol of a hidden danger. Anesthetic is supposed to help patients, but in this case, the anesthetic is fatal.

Flowers

The flowers that Larry and Dorothy admire together are a symbol of Dorothy's growing happiness. After losing so many loved ones, it is important that Dorothy is able to appreciate something beautiful growing. Ironically, the flowers are tobacco flowers, which are poisonous, and this...