How are the shattered illusions presented in the lonely Londoners?

The Lonely Londoners deals with the shattering of the illusion of belonging, the illusion of being English, and indeed the illusion about who the English are. The journey to England is a journey to an illusion, reality shatters the illusion of expectation. Characters like Galahad and Moses find themselves in a precarious social situation in London because racism prevents them from holding most profitable jobs, visiting certain districts, and forming relationships with white people. The racism in the city is extensive. For instance, Galahad is early on warned not to depend upon his welfare check because it will bar him from future employment. As undesirable members of the community, black men are expected to work so that they maintain a reputation as contributors. Because Moses knows how difficult adapting to this oppressive environment can be, he helps Tolroy settle in, even though he knows practically nothing about him.