Consider the opening story of the chapter. Reflecting on the information presented, respond to the following two questions and relate them to the chapter content.

1		Symbols are instrumental in our definition of communication. Looking at the McLean family, identify and explain the symbols—both implicit and explicit, concrete and abstract—present in the story. How do (or could) they influence the outcome of the story?
2		Rewrite the opening story with the different models of communication (linear, interactional, or transactional) in mind. Construct real dialogue derived from the issues present in the McLean family.