The Baby Toys

In The Half Moon, Keane utilizes the baby toys in the attic as a symbol for Jess’s continued hope of carrying a pregnancy to term. Even after she stops IVF treatments, Jess believes that she can conceive a child. When she begins seeing Neil, she openly states that she has no hope of getting pregnant but secretly harbors the belief that with a new partner she has a chance. In the same manner that she hides the baby toys out of site, she conceals her continued desire for a child.

The Wine Glasses

Keane utilizes the wine glasses, that Malcolm purchases for the bar, as a symbol for his dreams of success. When he takes over the Half Moon, Malcolm is excited about turning it into a successful business. He wants to make a bar that flourishes in the community. However, instead of...