Studies
Laura is seen studying after she lets a friend crash at her place after a night out. Her studying is a symbol of her desire for more from her life. That she doesn't want to stay stuck where she is earlier.
Changing Clothes
We see Alike change her clothes on the bus from the club while on her way home. It is a symbol that she cannot be who she wants to be at home, but has to put on an appearance for her mother.
98%
Alike gets the highest score on her test in school, a 98%. This is a symbol that although she has a lot going on in finding her way with her identity she doesn't allow it to affect her studies.
Deeper
Alike has her teacher read her new poetry and is told that she needs to go deeper. Such advice is a symbol that Alike is holding back in expressing herself.
Mother Daughter
We see Alike at the dinner table in a close up in focus, with her mother out of focus behind. It is a symbol of the disconnection between the mother and daughter in their relationship.
