Punk Rock

Punk Rock is represented throughout the novel to depict a historical context and the cultural expression embodied within that context. Punk represents an ideological rebellion and rejection of normative behavior and confining structures, both familial and societal.

Drugs

Gwen and many other’s surrounding the music industry use drugs as a means of demonstrating their desire to live for pleasure and express freedom. When the characters in the novel begin to experiment with drug use, it is presented as a sign of power and the ability to have access to anything you want at any given time.

Protests

In this novel, there are various protests in which the characters go to express their personal views about the political and economic contexts in which they live. Protests are a symbol of personal agency and expression of opinion in contexts that make individuals feel their opinions are...