The Photograph of the Father and Son

This photograph represents the strong bond between the father and son. When this photograph is introduced, it is described as being lodged in the wreckage of the car, even though the wind is trying to blow it away. This reflects the son’s connection to his father, which will not dissipate even after the father’s passing.

The Wreckage in the Compound

The wreckage of the father’s car in the compound represents certain attitudes towards death. The narrator describes young people as touching the dried blood on the wreckage and joking about the father’s ghost coming back to haunt them. This shows that the young people do not take death seriously, and they do not respect the father after he has passed.

The Red Car

The father’s red car is another symbol of the son’s connection...