The specific make of red convertible is the representation of the youth, youth energy, spirit and freedom while the color; red represents the war, energy, strength, danger, strong desire, passion, love and a strong bond between the brothers. The two brothers bought this car with the money from two disasters; from the insurance of the loss of Lyman's Joliet Cafe and from the week’s extra pay for being laid off, the loss of Henry's job therefore this car represents optimism and unbounded opportunity for them. Similarly, the narrator states that he has many beautiful and fun fill trips with his brothers in that car which symbolizes the close relationship, brotherhood and strong bond between two brothers. In the first part of the story, before
