1.   It keeps the tension going until the Tsarevich breaks the egg and thus signifies the death of Kostchei.

2.   Back in Cameroon, her parents disowned her, throwing her belongings in the public cemetery to signify her death.

3.   A reversed blue star, signifying death, symbolizes the Medal of Honor, which was awarded to Gonzalez posthumously.

4.   Someone had left a tarot card, the card with a skull and crossbones signifying death, in an envelope with her name on it.