Symbolism The Chickens

On the farm that once belonged to his family but now only belongs to him, Larry takes care of his mother's beloved chickens, all named after famous First Ladies of the United States. For him, this action represents caring and compassion even in the face of suffering and guilt. Later, when Silas takes over the caring for the chickens, his action represents and/or foreshadows the growing / maturation of his own sense of compassion, a maturation that eventually leads to his revelation of the truth of what happened on the night that Cindy Walker disappeared.