Motif of painting
Painting is a tool to Tik-Tok's freedom. With the help of painting he is able leave his owners and become his own free self. It is a representation of Tik-Tok's inner self and his feeling of insanity.
Blood mural symbolism
Tik-Tok's blood mural is his final tipping point and his breakthrough to freedom but also a revelation of his hatred for humans. Ironically, this product of hatred is what brings him closer to the human world.
Tik-Tok's melted face symbolism
Tik-Tok's melted face on the surface represents his sacrifice for humanity; he put himself on the line to save a human life. It is a face of a martyr and a national hero. It is an ironic symbol because the truth of this melted face is the complete opposite. It could be a symbol of distortion and misconception.
Chess playing man symbol
Tik-Tok is intrigued by the chess playing man. He sees him as a human of rare intelligence who is determined on his task of playing chess. In reality, the man is a fraud and Tik-Tok is enraged when he discovers it. The chess playing man could be seen as a symbol of human misconception.
