Symbolism of joy
The black boy symbolizes joy in the text. For instance, the black boy is fond of cooking, which gratifies his father most of the time. Similarly, the fantasies of the black boy about the superheroes football, skating and learning are all sources of joy for the black boy.
Symbolism of fatherhood
The reader realizes that the boy's father is not just a biological figure in the boy's life but a companion, role model and guide. Therefore, a child grows upright when there is a father figure in his life to loop up for both mental and upright growth.
Symbolism of friendship
Friendship is symbolized by the coming together of the black boys to concentrate on the things that make them happy. Besides looking for things that make them happy, the boys are focused on learning and understanding their environment to access a better future.
The city ghetto environment
The city ghetto environment symbolizes poverty. The ghetto is congested with black people who do not have the luxuries of life. Therefore, the children in these neighbourhoods occupy their minds with things that make them happy and feel significant in this continent.
