Bronx zoo

The Bronx zoo is where John goes to see the gorilla. When John escapes with the gorilla, he stays on the grounds of the Bronx zoo.

Bread and Wine

John uses the bread as burnt offerings to the gorilla. John pours the wine in the fire as part of this ritual.

Gorilla

The gorilla at the Bronx zoo becomes John's savage idol and is what John identifies himself with.