The Junklot

The Junklot is where Manny and his friends play dominoes. The tower on which Sierra is painting the mural of the dragon is adjacent to it.

The Junklot serves as a metaphor for things that were once good in life, but are no longer seen as useful. The old cars and the tower that was started and abandoned are examples. Manny and his domino playing friends also represent a time past. The game they play there represent loses in life. However, it is also a place of life and young people are also there. The game also represents bonding. The community props it up. Thus, it shows the importance of community for survival. The fact that Sierra is there, but rises above it as she works on her mural. symbolizes that she needs to get rid of her old views of herself and replace them with good...