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New York City

This is the key location of the novel. This place symbolizes the dichotomy of opportunity and racism.

Sculpture

This is Fonny's preferred art form. Art, for Fonny, symbolizes a savior. Art is Fonny's passion and it is what was able to keep him grounded, focused, and away from the trouble around him.

Church

Church and religion symbolize hypocrisy in this novel. The only people who are very religious are Fonny's mother and sisters and they prove to be the characters who are the least Christ-like off all.

Prison

This is the location where Fonny spends the majority of the novel. It symbolizes racism in America and a broken system.

The River's Home

This place symbolizes family togetherness, love, and protection.

Hayward's Office

This location is described as upscale and fancy. It symbolizes the differences between life for the Rivers and the life that Hayward and...

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