Dog Bite

The dog bite is a symbol of Alex's compassion and ethics. She hides the bite so that the dog who bit her will not be put down.

Picture of Anna

The picture of Anna is a symbol of Alex's loss. After Anna is murdered, she becomes a figure that belongs to the town rather than an Alex's own personal sister.

State Park

The state park is a symbol of Alex's independent nature and Jack's mundane nature. Alex takes a wild path while on the field trip, but Jack refuses to join her even though he wants to.

Bag of Puppies

The bag of puppies is a symbol of the cruelty of humanity. Someone dumps the puppies out of a truck window and a woman passing by drives to the animal shelter to complain instead of stopping to help.

Phone Background

Branley's phone background is a...