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Brian's Sister's Dolls

These objects become a symbol of Broome's burgeoning homosexuality and it greatly disturbs Brian's father when Brian gravitates towards these.

Tuan

During a chance encounter on a bus, Broome draws parallels between this child and his younger self.

Basketball

This sport becomes emblematic of Broome's struggles with the stereotypes many people have about him as a Black man that dictate that he is supposed to be skilled at athletics.

Drugs and Alcohol

Broome struggles with addiction to these substances, which seem to help him dull his emotional pain.

The Pink Shirt

When Broome begs his mother to buy him this item, it then becomes symbolic of his burgeoning homosexuality and it eventually disappears from his house after he wears it and it attracts abuse and ridicule.

Broome's College Roommates

This group of people become hostile to Broome after figuring out that he is gay and...

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