Rocking Chair, Lay-Z-Boy

Nana Reja’s rocking chair and Francisco Junior’s Lay-Z-Boy symbolize their old age. Their favorite chairs become extensions of themselves because of the comfort, both physical and emotional, that they provide. In a way, both Nana Reja and Francisco Junior become like furniture themselves, closing their eyes to the world around them. Because of their physical immobility, Nana Reja and Francisco Junior have the time and capacity to mull over their life experiences, the latter preferring them to what he sees in the present day. While their bodies must be bolstered, both characters maintain their mental faculties that care for others and themselves. Nana Reja and Francisco Junior’s willingness to leave their stagnation behind ultimately leads them to the next phase in their lives.

Eyes

Eyes symbolize the inner worlds of the characters. Because Simonopio chooses not to speak, he communicates mostly...