Guardia Civil

This is the official military force in control of Spain when Daniel is there in 1957, and it symbolizes Franco's control over the country and the inhabitants. The members of this force are also known as Crows, and Daniel notes that they seem intent on “pecking at the population” (233).

Empty Caskets

The empty caskets, all the size of an infant, are symbols of the thefts that are taking place in Spain during this time in history. Fuga receives the caskets from clinics and hospitals, and is expected to bury them without question, but he has discovered that most are simply empty caskets, buried to make everything think a baby has died when the child is actually being placed for adoption at an expensive price.

Bulls

Bulls are symbols of strength and courage, which is extended to the bullfighters of the country and is the reason these...