Dark Horse

Dark Horse heroin is a symbol of power in the novel; it is the brand of heroin that Malone steals from Pena.

Steaks

Steaks are a symbol of power in the novel. When Malone and the team go out on their bowling night, they want to be seen as powerful and intimidating. They only order steaks, because ordering anything less would suggest that they were low on money.

Cleveland Family

The Cleveland family is a symbol of innocence defiled. Malone kills Pena in cold blood because he is so disgusted by what the drug dealer did to the Cleveland children.

Bowling Night

Bowling night is a symbol of debauchery and excess. Malone and the team do not go bowling, instead they go to the most expensive restaurants, order the most expensive foods, sleep with the most expensive prostitutes, and go to clubs and do the...