Celebrating
Michael becomes angry at a group of college students celebrating, and attacks them. This shows the irony of his attitude, as he believes that due to his own suffering, other people cannot be happy.
Flower Cannon
Flower has an ironic name that transfixes Michael, as he believes it represents life itself. Her first name is associated with beauty and delicacy, while her last name is associated with destruction, violence, and death.
Criminal activity
In order to reclaim his new life and start again, Michael becomes a criminal, which stops his feelings of numbness. The text ends with him feeling more hopeful; however, as readers we don't know if he will be held accountable for his crimes.
