Citizen Kane

The very first thing that he loved and cared about was a sled with the name 'Rosebud' on it. It was the sled that he had left behind when his parents gave him away to Walter. Kane lost everything he ever cared about; friendships, wives, and the voters when he was running for election. He also lost his parents and sight of what was important in life. For instance, he sought the acceptance and love of others, but never seemed to love anyone at all.

Maria and the workers

"What does the woman (Maria) represent to the workers underground?"

After being underground for so long, when Maria speaks of a mediator it gives all of the workers hope. She is religious and is motivational, trying to let them have something they need to look forward to, so they can get their minds off of their terrible lives.