: The character Wiley acts as a mirror to Alfred. The confrontation suggests that "sooner or later," an artist must choose between the profitable image the world wants and the vulnerable truth of who they actually are.
: The literal trial in the hotel lobby serves as a metaphor for the show's philosophical conclusion: that justice is often blind, not because it is fair, but because it is easily deceived by those in power. [S3E5] Sooner Or Later
: The children must grapple with the fact that they have performed "noble" and "wicked" deeds. The episode emphasizes that "sooner or later," one's past actions must be answered for. : The character Wiley acts as a mirror to Alfred