Hanging Punch Bags (Upper/Lower)

The punch bags hang unused during the wrestling session but serve as visible reminders of the gym’s intended function. Their presence reinforces the militaristic transformation of space under Paterson’s rule, contrasting with the spontaneous combat on the mats.

The punch bags hang dormant during the verbal confrontation, having witnessed Stuart's earlier failed resistance and now serving as silent witnesses to Ace's defiance. Their stillness contrasts with the aggression they normally absorb, symbolizing the temporary pause in physical violence allowing verbal confrontation to surface.