The symbolic canvas
The symbolic canvas shows Lloyd's passion and ambition. Lloyd sets his journey to the small island to paint every cliff he comes across. He wants his paintings to symbolize the local culture, language, and aspirations. When he arrives on the small island, he meets resistance, but he discovers a way of getting along well with the locals, and he manages to do his paintings as planned. Lloyd's paintings became a canvas visible to everyone, and this became one of the best ways of appreciating the local culture.
Symbolism of buoyancy
James symbolizes optimism because he is ready to take up new opportunities and escape the burden of his cultural expectations. Young people on the island are expected to go fishing like their ancestors. However, James discovered new dawn when he first met Lloyd. People tried to oppose the presence of Lloyd, but the 15-year-old James saw an opportunity. James loved Lloyd's works of art, and he also vowed to pursue something else in his life other than fishing. Consequently, James discovered his abilities to paint and do other artistry work that later improved his life.
The conflict between Lloyd and Masson
The conflict between Lloyd and Masson is not surprising because it symbolizes the endless trouble and murders on the island. The people on the island generally do not accept other people's opinions. For instance, Protestants, Catholic Loyalists, and Irish Republican Army (IRA) do not agree on any single opinion. Therefore, conflicts and disagreements always result in trouble and unnecessary deaths on the island.
