Slides and Samples

Slides and samples are symbols of hope. Maria sends Henry to get slides and samples from the people in Jakarta who are sick. She hopes that these slides and samples can help her and other scientists to identify the disease so they can formulate a vaccination for it.

White Garments

White garments are symbols of equality and death. The Muslims who make the hajj to Mecca wear white garments intended to make everyone equal. The idea is that with God, there is no difference between the rich and the poor. The white garments are also intended to mimic a death shroud. This is ironic because Bambang dies while in Mecca, wearing these garments.

Cane

Henry’s cane is a symbol of his deformity. It is also later a symbol of friendship. Henry walks with a cane for support because he suffered a case of...