Dana's arm being trapped in the wall and having it amputated is symbolic of moving on in life since it prevails as the final separation between her and the past. Leaving Rufus and the past behind gives her the chance to reinvent herself and live a new life, even though the pain. The wall will not let anything from the past into her life, so she now comprehends that she must say goodbye to Rufus which is painful for her. The feeling of losing something that starts to feel as if home brings horrible pain to Dana, which is why she only feels the pain after she realizes Rufus is finally gone. In order to rebuild their lives, Kevin and Dana need to forget the places and events that brought chaos and confusion, so they leave behind the life they
