There are two ways in which Galloway serving Serena can be symbolic in this work. First of all, since Galloway is in possession of only his right hand this gives a new, and rather extreme, meaning to the term "right hand man" as being someone who is there to assist and answer anything needed. Galloway is loyal to Serena for saving him and for continuing to employ him even though he has lost a hand in his accident. He willingly commits any murders for her that she asks. Secondly, in this poem, Serena is left handed. It is both ironic and symbolic that Galloway, who has only a right hand, serves her. One can also read a little more into this in that Serena is left handed and very cold hearted, while Galloway, who uses his right hand only, does her bidding, but actually has a conscience.
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