Phone

The phone that Joe steals from Beck is a symbol of his obsession. He uses the phone to read Beck’s e-mails. Beck prefers that mode of conversation over texting, so Joe is able to learn all the details of Beck’s plans with her friends and her discussions with them about him. He also eavesdrops on Beck’s conversations with other men.

The Da Vinci Code in Italian

The Da Vinci Code in Italian is a novel that is a symbol of the relationship that Joe wants for himself and Beck. Beck gives him this novel as a gift for saving her life. Later, when Joe has Beck in the cage, he has her read a copy of the Da Vinci Code with him. He believes they will be able to spark a relationship with this shared experience. Instead, Joe realizes after he has killed...