Tyler’s use of symbols foreshadows the downfall of Donny. For example, Cal’s home symbolizes how bare Donny’s life is becoming. They think of it as a party home, rather than a quiet place to learn and study. Miriam exclaims, “What a neat guy and what a house! All those kids hanging out like a club.” (60) This scene can be considered important because it shows how Cal acts as a friend to the children just to corrupt them. He portrays the picture of a lounge and a place for them to open up to him, but if Donny still behaves the same nothing expressed in this “home” is a good thing. Unfortunately, Daisy tolerates him to do it because she is uncertain of her part as a mother. Line 13 states, “That night, Daisy lay awake pondering the term self-worth.