1. Maggie's development as a character begins to change when Frankie finally takes Maggie in. The turning point is when Frankie says that Maggie is his fighter. This shows that Frankie has begun to show love and care and has softened up. Metaphorically Frankie is injured because of his daughter and it is as if Maggie is replacing his daughter.

2. There are two film techniques used to depict these changes. One of these techniques is a montage. It shows the fight and is separated by the ringing of the fight bell. The other technique used is foreshadowing. This technique shows us the bad sportsmanship of boxer Billy who Maggie later on fights. This is shown to us earlier on in the film. It is complimented by Scrap's voice over narration.

 3. Maggie changes because Frankie is the first person that has cared for her in a long time. Her family isn't very encouraging and she believed she was useless because no one has ever believed in her. A symbol is the robe that Frankie gives her before a fight. It is almost as if Maggie is taking her new identity. The robe represents the new experience that Maggie has of boxing and it shows Frankie's love for her. She is almost becoming a daughter to Frankie.