The symbolism of love
The relationship between Hank and Two Feathers symbolizes true love. Despite Hank being a segregated black man in the Park, Two Feathers falls in love with him, and together they ignore bigotry to focus on their future. The white people argue that Two Feathers’ relationship with a black man challenges the status quo.
Glendale Park Zoo as a symbol of oppression
The Glendale Park Zoo is a symbol of oppression. For instance, the Park sits on land illegally and unjustly acquired from the toiling slaves. Additionally, it is revealed that the Park occupies a space that was initially the graveyard of the marginalized people.
The symbolism of realism
Realism is symbolized by Two Feathers’ unfortunate accident while driving. Fortunately, when Two Feathers survives, she gets an opportunity to interact with war veterans and slave descendants who reveal to her the truth about her history. Two Feathers learns that her ancestors were tortured and brutally killed. Therefore, Two Feathers gets an opportunity to understand the truth about her past.
The symbolism of segregation
The author strategically uses Crawford's character to symbolize the negativities of isolation and bigotry against the blacks. Crawford works in a zoo that is dominated by whites. Since Crawford is black, he is lowly paid, and he gets little respect and is treated suspiciously.
