Whereas, when Henry was drafted, in order not to face his feelings and fears he offered his half of the car to Lyman. Clearly, this was his way of using the car to communicate, as Henry told Lyman, “It's yours now” (326). Furthermore, this could also be considered a means of trying to relieve Lyman's pain. However, Lyman fought for the relationship without saying the words. Furthermore, Lyman could not bear the fact that Henry might not return, and even used the car to communicate by rejecting his offer by saying, “Thanks for the extra key” (326). Likewise, they used the car, renouncing it, as a symbol of their love; however, neither wanted the car without the other brother. In any case, without the car connecting them, they are falling apart