Cathy again represents a more mature voice than Mark. Her perspective causes Bryon to examine his own behavior in the story with the cops, as she points out that he was breaking the rules. Bryon’s actions obviously had bad consequences for himself, but he could have also hurt other people while staggering drunkenly around the street. Additionally, the extended metaphor of the lion illustrates how because Bryon is relating more to Cathy and pulling away from Mark, he can see the meaner and more dangerous side of Mark’s personality.