Bacon-Wrapped Hotdog Bite

The bacon-wrapped hotdog bites are a symbol of cruelty and greed. Lenny takes the whole plate for himself, leaving none for the rest of the family.

Electric Company Paperwork

The electric company paperwork is a symbol of Lenny's emotional abuse. He hides it in his drawer instead of turning it in so that he can blame Zoey's mother for not turning it in and make her feel stupid and indebted to him.

Bobcat

The bobcat is a symbol of beauty and intrigue. Silas and his father try to hunt one, but they are unable to do so.

Hunting Jacket

Zoey's pink camouflage hunting jacket is a symbol of her confused identity. Lenny buys it for her before she realizes that he is emotionally abusive, and she loves it, but it makes the other kids in debate club assume she is pro-gun. However, Zoey feels...