so, none of you could pick up on my symbolism? alright, ill have to educate you then. ill give you a chapter and then a list of all my symbols and what not. if you read them, it will completely make my day


Following the sound of voices, Jack walked out behind the lodging house to see Dutchy and Mustang sitting on the fence. At first he saw only them, and walked over.

"What're you two doing out here? In case ya haven't noticed, it's dark, you should get insi-" He stopped dead at the sight of a horse in the field. At first he thought he was imagining it; that since he was so used to seeing Cowgirl there that his mind was playing tricks on him. No, it was real. "Ok, there have got to be a limited number of horses up fer grabs in New York. Do they just come ta yeh or something?" Mustang smiled, hopping off the fence and turning to face him.

"No. Although that would be nice, wouldn't it? We were out walking and found him in an alley. Funny thing is, he was wearing a western saddle and everything, like he got away from a street act or something. He's underweight though, must've been there a good while."

"Why don't you guys go inside, I's got some thinkin' ta do." Dutchy shrugged, but taking Mustang's hand, headed inside. Jack turned back to the horse, who casually wandered over to the fence where he stood. Rubbing his ears, Jack noticed something. He was a very distinct horse, the light brown spot, the white stripe down his face. He almost looked familiar. "Santa Fe, my old friend, I can't spend my whole life hiding. You're the only light that's guidin' me today," he muttered absently. The horse's ear perked up and it raised its head a bit. "What, yeh know that song?" That's when it clicked. Jack stepped back, wide eyed. The horse did know the song. That's why it was familiar. He had stolen it from that western wagon. Stumbling a bit, he turned and ran back into the lodging house.


yes, uber short chapter, i know. like really short. sorry, bit of writer's block. now, my symbolism:

Mustang's Hat: the mask she hides behind. Makes her feel stronger and hides her fear. Makes her more like, in her opnion, a newsie.
Cowgirl(to Mustang): connection to the past. Memeory of the life she had in Santa Fe. (for me personally, two horses: Tigger and Aviva)
Dunder(to Mustang): a way to stop the pain of losing one that meant so much to her. (for me: Butterscotch and La Roux)
Blink's Eye Patch: his equivilent of Mustang's hat. Hides his insecurities.
The Blue Bandana: Mustang and Blink's friendship, Mustang's dependence on the newsies

Little symbols/other stuff to be noticed:
Dutchy consistently putting Mustang's hat back on her head:
he is her strength, she relies on him
Cowgirl(to Jack): a physical connection to Santa Fe. Hope that was still there even after the strike, but is fading now.
Dunder(to Jack): memory, and guilt. Sort of that terrible feeling of knowing he was planning on leaving the newsies.

well, i hope that was enlightening. sorry, i blame english class. if you noticed any that i didnt write, tell me. cause there probably are a lot i put in without realizing it.