The other apartments relate to Jeffries and Lisa in an interesting way. One can see it as a reflection of Lisa’s heart. For example: Miss Torso exemplifies Lisa’s young wild heart yearning for Jeffries. Although, the display of interaction is somewhat off. Think about it, both are young and both are looking for love. Miss Lonely Heart symbolizes Lisa’s frustration and sadness when it comes to getting Jeffries’ attention. Throughout the film she unsuccessfully tries to convince him she wants to be in a steady relationship with him. She goes as far as trying to pack “light” for an evening. However, her desperation isn’t in the same vein as Miss Lonely Heart, but as Lisa becomes frustrated she delves herself into Jeffries work… Whether he likes it or not.

As for Jeffries; the composer and the Thorwalds are the neighbors he can compared to. Him and the composer are nearly identical. Both are incredibly dedicated to their jobs and yet being so heavily affects their social lives. As corny as it may sound, both men want their work to have value. Not monetary value, mind you, but rather someone. AS for the Thorwalds, the parallels between them and Jeffries and Lisa are apparent. One is frustrated and tired of the other due to their nagging and arguing.

As for the other neighbors, one can gather that Jeffries is wary of the outcome of being with Lisa and that the neighbors are a reflection of that. First off is the newlywed couple. Although in the honeymoon phase the two are eventually on camera once more, but it is show that the relationship is deteriorating. This is the one aspect Jeffries is afraid of. He does not want to be dragged down from settling down. The middle-aged couple with the dog also terrifies Jeffries. The mundane lifestyle is something he does not want from being a photographer who was always on the road.

It wasn’t until the climax and conclusion that Jeffries succumbed to the idea of settling down with Lisa. Although one can say he grew tired of watching a play from his window and finally chooses to
leave his theatre (the rear window) to live life again. As it may be that he and Lisa may become just like the neighbors in the apartment complex, he still has the time and option to avoid all of the outcomes. The complex and its inhabitants are an embodiment of all the fears and other emotions within him and Lisa regarding their relationship.