Angie

Angie's character symbolizes hope. Though she is living in a tense and uncertain political and societal climate, Angie remains centered and resolved. She is unafraid of confronting conflict, and pursues justice whenever possible. The author uses her determination and fierce spirit as a force of positive change.

Kiki's Pearls

Kiki's prized conch pearls are a symbol of ill will. Originally stolen from her body by Uric Burns, Diego Beltrán finds one of the pink gems on the side of the road, believing it is a sign of his coming luck. However, his possession of the pearl soon leads to his arrest and detention in the county jail. The president manipulates this story to spread xenophobic messages.

Mastodon

Mastodon's character is a symbol of brutish force. The Secret Service thinks it is laughable that the president chose this animal as his code name, thus adding a...