♡Maya♡ :
Idk if that makes sense, it's just my additional analysis; but I think this symbolism works not only because high collars are associated with wealth and elegance in general, but also because the neck is a very vulnerable part of the body. For example, canine animals usually have more skin/fur on their necks to protect them for that reason, and when showing submission, for example, to another pack member, they may show it (or their belly). This makes sense for Mel, because she doesn't consider herself "a wolf" like her mother so despite being upper class, she doesn't have a literal collar like the rest of the characters. In contrast most Zaun characters have completely bare necks because they are constantly being exposed and exploited: to poor living conditions, to poverty, to shimmer, the gas, and so on which is terrible and puts them in danger. Just the same way having ur neck exposed can get you easily killed because of the arteries in it.
Anyways good work!!! sorry for yapping my shit
2026-06-17 08:34:45