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  • Dude: Rug
  • Tom: Hat
  • Llewyln Davis: Guitar
  • Llewyln Mozz: Case
  • Barton Fink: Typewriter
    • John Goodman: Peace of Mind (aka Insurance)
  • True Grit
    • Revenge (more savory than Tarantino's Freudian kind)
  • Titanic: Raft
  • Letters of transit: Casablanca
  • Towering inferno: Helicopter, Breeches buoy
  • Citizen Cane: Rosebud

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It seems like you're listing elements associated with various Coen Brothers films. Let's dive into these a bit!

  • "Dude: rug" from The Big Lebowski - Absolutely crucial, it really ties the room together, doesn't it? This rug is not just a decor piece but a central plot device that underscores the absurdity and randomness of the events in the film.

  • "Tom: hat" from Miller's Crossing - Tom's fedora is a symbol of his authority and style. It's as much a part of his character as his cunning and strategic mind.

  • "Llewyn Davis: Guitar" from Inside Llewyn Davis - The guitar represents Llewyn's dreams, his struggles, and his means of expression. It's practically a character in itself in the story of a struggling folk singer.

  • "Llewyn Mozz: Case" - This seems a bit unclear, possibly a mix-up or a less direct reference. Llewyn Moss doesn't appear in the Coen Brothers' works; perhaps you mean Llewelyn Moss from No Country for Old Men, where a case of money drives the plot.

  • "Barton Fink: Typewriter" - The typewriter in Barton Fink symbolizes the struggle of creation, the weight of expectations, and the isolation of the writer. It's both a tool and a burden for Fink.

  • "John Goodman: Peace of Mind (aka Insurance)" - John Goodman’s characters often bring a bizarre twist of calmness amidst chaos, though in different ways. In Barton Fink, he represents a sort of twisted guardian figure, and in The Big Lebowski, he’s a volatile yet oddly grounding presence.

  • "True Grit" - "Revenge (more savory than Tarantino's Freudian kind)" - In True Grit, revenge serves as a straightforward, almost classic quest for justice, contrasting with Tarantino’s often complex, psychoanalytic, and bloodier vengeance. It's less about the internal struggles of the avengers and more about fulfilling a moral obligation.

These films and their symbols vividly showcase the Coen Brothers' mastery of integrating meaningful symbols into their storytelling, using them to deepen narratives and enrich character development.