Chick Webb

The arrival of Chick Webb at the All-American Dance Hall and Theater is a symbol of the diverse community that comprises Chicken Hill. Moshe's insistence on booking Webb is a gesture of solidarity with the Black community there that is emblematic of Moshe's open-minded attitude about his community. The exuberance and joy that the Black audience for Webb's show experiences upon being able to watch jazz performed within their community, meanwhile, speaks to the power of representation to unite and excite a community.

Moses

Moshe's recurring visions of Moses while he is attempting to build his businesses up in Chicken Hill is a symbol of the connection between his charitable acts and the recommendations of Jewish scripture. In opening his businesses to a more diverse group of individuals, Moshe increasingly comes to embody the ideals of his religion. Furthermore, given that Chona is responsible for...