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Escalator

This object symbolizes Darius's ingrained beliefs about the pursuit of convenience. Darius always eschews the use of this object once the Sadr family moves to Paris, preferring a method requiring the use of his own muscles. Darius is said to view this object and others like it as symbols of laziness, "theft," and "abuse" (13).

Blue Eyes

These objects symbolize the perils of inheritance. When Mirza-Ali, Darius's father, sleeps with a prostitute and subsequently gives birth to a son, this characteristic of the boy's appearance makes it impossible for Mirza-Ali to deny the genealogical connection. When Darius finds out about his father's disrespect toward Mother, he holds a gun to his father's head and calmly threatens to kill him if he ever disrespects her again.

Tee Shirt

This object symbolizes authenticity and confidence. During a particularly happy time in Kimiâ's childhood when the instability of the times...

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