The Heart

A heart is a symbol of life and love. During one of the first conversations between Poe and Landor, Poe says that removing Fry's heart was a symbolic act, and he believes a poet would be the most likely person for that. This turns out to be one of many red herrings.

Uniforms

Uniforms are a symbol of belonging. While that uniform identifies an individual as belonging to a specific group, Landor and Thayer discuss the fact that some people are put off by uniforms. Thayer notes that constables do not wear uniforms because of that.

Colors

Colors are often symbolic. For example, black is a symbol of danger and mystery. In one scene, Landor follows a man during the blackness of night. The man's black shadow and the black night combine to make the tone more dangerous. The red of blood and blue of...