A better job
On the same day when Furo wakes up as a white man, he is also due to go for a job interview. After the interview is finished, Furo is given a wonderful job, extremely well paid and comfortable. Furo knows that the chances of him getting that job while as a black man were non-existent and as such he attributes this newfound opportunity to his white skin. As such, we can conclude here that whiteness is used in the novel as a symbol of the idea of opportunity.
Married to white men
When Furo meets Syreeta's female friends, he notices that all of them are married to white and wealthy men. Furo continued to see this trend wherever he goes and also notices that black women are more interested in white men than in black men. This idea is a common motif in the story and is present in the story until the end.
Not completely white
Furo discovers that his buttocks are black when he goes to Syreeta for a massage. This discovery shocks him and makes Syreeta change her opinion about him. The black behind is also used here as a symbol, representing the idea that no matter how hard a person tries, he or she will never be able to escape their true self and that those characteristics will always come to light.
White clothes
The main character discovered quickly that it was not enough to have white skin in order to be accepted and respected by society, he also had to dress and act a certain way. As such, Furo decided to go and buy himself a new wardrobe. The clothes he chose made him feel uncomfortable and they are also used here as a symbol that represents the idea that everyone plays some kind of role while in public and that no one dares to express their true self.
The office desk
As the novel progresses, Furo is promoted and is given a big office with an imposing desk. From that point on, Furo changes, even more, forgetting completely who he used to be and his heritage. Throughout the novel, Furo has a few moments in which he wishes he could be black once more, and in those moments, he imagines his desk and his office. Because of this, the desk is used here as a symbol that represents the character's attachment to the social status and wealth brought forth by his skin color.
