Conclusion: 

I looked at the realism painting first before the abstract painting. As a result, when I first saw the abstract painting, I attempted to break it down in the same manner. However, I tried to look beyond the symbols I could make out and attempt to look at the under-structure of the painting after a while when I couldn't get any further with my original method. Both paintings seem to be similar in what they want to depict, but the manner in which they depict is different. Also, the realism painting uses more linear methods of painting but the concept of flow is instrumental to Pollock's piece.