Tusks

Tusks are a symbol of adulthood in elephants and of greed in humanity. Elephants gain their tusks as they age, which is why they celebrate their Tuskdays. However, "bad humans" are greedy and want the tusks for their own silly amusement, so they kill elephants to steal their tusks.

Aunt Laheli’s Left Eye

Aunt Laheli’s left eye is a symbol of the cruelty of humanity. While locked up in a roadside zoo, her keeper stabs her in the eye with a stick in an attempt to "train" her.

The Moon

The moon is a symbol of nature. Even while Ruby and Stella are locked up inside a cage in the mall, they love to look up at the moon and feel connected to the natural world.

Walls

Walls are a symbol of both oppression and safety. Ruby resents the walls that keep her enclosed...