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• Fire escape


  Symbolises Tom's path for escape, he uses it whenever he feels stressed or trapped
• Tom feels stressed or trapped


  He uses the fire escape as an excuse to leave when the conflict with Amanda gets too much
• Fire escape


  Gives Tom a taste of what freedom truly feels like, although it is only temporary
• Tom "leans over" the fire escape, suggesting his eagerness to leave and never return
• Tom


  Described as looking like a voyager, which is exactly what he wants to become
• Every argument with Amanda


  Pushes Tom closer to his breaking point and to doing as he wishes and carrying out his plans
• We are left feeling excited for Tom and worried about the aftermath of his decisions and the consequences of his choice