Colors

Colors tend to be symbolic, and the colors of the Murmuring Surf are symbolic of its role as beachfront property. The efficiency unit Letty rents is pink, and Maya sees that as a symbol of Barbie.

Tanya's Go-Bag

Tanya's go-bag is a symbol of Tanya's realization that she might someday have to flee at a moment's notice. The bag has cash and a few important items, including a magazine article about the Murmuring Surf. Tanya picked up this habit from her mother, which is yet another sign of their chaotic childhood.

"Table Two"

"Table Two" is the nickname Letty and the other waitresses give Evan, and it symbolizes where and how he conducts much of his business. The waitresses choose this nickname because he spends a lot of time at that table at the Lazy Daizy rather than having a dedicated office. Most of Evan's business...