Deep Freeze (The Title)

The narrative's title, Deep Freeze, symbolizes the setting which is the winter in Minnesota. It also symbolizes the discovery of Gina's body as it was in the river in the winter. In addition, it symbolizes the people in the town. They are all frozen in time based on what they were known as in high school. Thus, David's attempt to be known as he sees himself does not work because people saw him differently in high school.

The Photo

At the beginning of the narrative, Virgil is waiting for a specific movement of an owl in order to get the photo that will pay a lot of money. His action shows his patience and persistence. It also shows that he is not willing to settle as he could have settled for shots that would have payed less. This same type of patience and...