Symbols

=Symbols. What "things" in the book have a meaning other than what they are? = For example, the American flag symbolizes freedom and liberty.

"@#$%"#@#$@- Used to cover up John's swearing.
Mr. Pignati's pigs- He collected them because they reminded him of his wife, symbolizing that he loves his wife.

Mr. Pignati's electrical junk around the house showed that he used to be an electrician.

The zoo is used as a symbol of friendship. Because Mr. Pignati goes there to play with a Baboon, named Bobo. He plays with Bobo because Mr. Pignati is lonely.

The monkeys scream symbolizes Mr.Pignati's death kneel.

When Mister Pignati stays on the phone it symbolizes that he is lonely and he wants John and Lorriane to be his friends.

When Mr. Pignati gives John and lorriane 10 dollars is a symbol of trust and friendship.