More and more, Bryon is shifting away from Mark’s attitude toward rule-breaking. Bryon is less assured than Mark is, and he wants Mark to be more responsible. Bryon’s concern also stems from the fact that Mark’s crimes could have significant ramifications for him, as Bryon would lose his best friend and brother if Mark were sent to jail. Additionally, the image of the “innocent lion” once again evokes a cartoonish guiltlessness—yet as an apex predator, a real lion is anything but innocent. This symbol thus hints at the meaner underside of Mark’s personality.