Symbols and Tropes
Beckham
Beckham is a local kid who hawks DVDs outside of the U.S. base. Will takes a shine to Becks, apparently amused by the boy's benignly aggressive sales techniques and the bizarre—and often pornogra...
The Suit
"The suit" isn't just the protective gear that keeps Will alive during operations—it's also a clear symbol of the kind of guts that set him apart even among other very brave men. Sanborn makes th...
The Hurt Locker
Ah, yes, you might be wondering what the title means, right? Well, we're kind of stealing our own thunder here since this really belongs in the "What's Up With the Title?" section, but when there's...