Nirvana phone case

Natasha’s Nirvana phone case featuring art from the album “Nevermind” symbolizes human loneliness and unexpected consequences. The album art features a baby underwater behind a dollar bill attached to a fishing hook and line. The phone cover featuring this art is owned by Natasha, and is studied by Irene each time Natasha visits USCIS. Irene dwells on the cover because she is lonely and needs human contact. Doing so allows her to be in the company of Natasha for at least a few moments–but it also unexpectedly ensures that Natasha will meet Lester, who will in turn refer her to Jeremy Fitzgerald. It also ensures that Irene will download the album “Nevermind,” which will in turn help her decide to kill herself.

DUI

The DUI (or ticket for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol) that Natasha’s father receives represents tragedy. After...