Baines teaches Detroit Red the symbolism of language through the contrast of the two words, "black" and "white." He suggests that society views the white man as the definition of "white" and the black man as the definition of "black."

The characters in A Few Good Men are members of the US military. Their uniforms symbolize their investment in the military as an institution, allowing them to visibly indicate their pride at representing the Marines or the Navy.

Penny is shocked to receive a hijab and fast during Ramadan.

Mr. Escalante encourages Claudia's father to allow her to go to college, but her father insists that she takes over the family restaurant because it is tradition.

Dre and Bow invite friends to a church service, but they are not prepared for how long the service is.