The Gold Medal

The gold medal signifies that Marc, Danny, and Nora were the best in their respective classes. Marc and Danny each give their medals to Anthony, which is a symbol of their empathy for Anthony. Marc worked hard for his medal, but he knew it would mean more to Anthony than it did to him.

The Six-Minute Mile

Running a mile in less than six minutes is a symbol of Marc's determination to run better. The time seems unreasonable to him at first.

The Yellow Belts

Yellow belts represent that Marc and Danny are near the same skill levels in jiu-jitsu training. Danny has four stripes, meaning he is slightly more advanced than Marc. At first, this a source of jealousy for Marc. There is an image of the building's exterior, which looks like a squat, brick building with an awning on the front and...