Symbols and Tropes
Lacuna
"Lacuna" is a Latin word that means, "hole." It's actually a diminutive of the word "lacus," which refers to a standing body of water, like a lake. In modern language, "lacuna" is used to refer to...
Clementine's Hair
Clementine changes hair color because she's crazy and fun and spontaneous and, like, sooo random. Well, okay—we're kind of kidding. But not really. Clementine wouldn't have colored hair if it was...
Joel on TV
In the scene during which Joel is eating Chinese food and watching TV on the couch with Clem, the TV starts showing some interesting things. First, as Joel gets up to investigate the voices of Patr...