The Rug
The rug is designed in the shape of a bull’s eye. Marvin is shown to be standing on the rug at various points, but eventually walks off it at the end of the book. This is perhaps highlighting the fact that Nixon was a target for the public due to his controversial role as President.
Marvin K. Mooney
Marvin himself is a allegory for President Nixon’s unfavourable stance in the public eye. He is urged to “GO” throughout the book, with the text getting bigger and bigger throughout. Perhaps this is showing how much he resisted leaving his post until the very end.
Transport
The use of transport is shown through various modes. For examples, skis, hats, skates are all the ways the narrator urges Marvin to leave. Perhaps this is highlighting the fact that Marvin has various options at his disposable – he can choose to leave in a humorous way, a in an undignified way or even a favorable way – much like President Nixon eventually did.
Act of leaving
The act of leaving is stressed throughout the course of the story. No matter what the narrator says, it always has the point of ensuring Marvin leaves. This is a symbolism for the people who were desperate for Nixon to leave his presidency and would do absolutely anything to make this happen.
