Significance of The Chopstick

Harold is stabbed with one of Chin’s chopstick. When it happens, it is left unclear as to who stabbed him, but regardless of who stabbed him, the chopstick holds an implication that Chin is the responsible party; this symbolizes the jeopardy of minorities of the time. Further, the chopstick is symbolic of a phallus. Adelaide stabs Harold, effectively penetrating him, while he attempts to rape Sarah. It symbolizes the struggle and power of women at the time.