After watching the Maltese Falcon in class the past two days I was able to notice different symbols, elements that stood out, and different techniques used throughout the film. First, the different symbols that stood out to me were the Maltese Falcon, the different guns used, and the telephone. The Maltese Falcon symbolizes all the greed each character had within that is aroused very often. It tended to bring out the worst in people and show what evil things people are willing to do for wealth. The gun symbolizes power throughout the movie because whoever is behind the trigger is usually getting someone to do what he or she wants on the other end of the gun because they are afraid of being murdered. Lastly, the telephone is a major symbol