- Sight/binoculars - it is interesting that the binoculars meant to encourage his mother to peer into the present was eventually used by Mr Lee himself to have a clearer glimpse of his past. Although the old lady's eyes were likened to the blank windows of the skyscrappers, her vision of the past was vivid; in contrast to Mr Lee who could not see the essence (ie his childhood) of the view in front of him even though he frequently peered through those skyscrapper windows and even looked into his mother's blank eyes.
- Keys to the cabinet - Towards the end of the story, Mr Lee could not locate the keys. However, the lighting up of the altar photographs seems to suggest that his parents were 'happy' that he attempted to connect with his lost self and rekindle the fading relationship with them.
- Language - the oscillitating use of the English language and Cantonese is effective as it acts as a barrier as well as a bridge between the three generations.
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