The symbol of determination and success
Peekay embodies determination and success because despite the humiliation he goes through in school, he emerges successful in life. Peekay understands his capabilities and potential; thus, he remains focused despite the intimidation he is subjected to in the learning institution. For instance, Peekay is ridiculed by the Judge because he is the youngest and a bed wetter. Regardless of such intimidation, Peekay excels tremendously in academics, rugby, and other aspects of life.
The symbol of Nazism
Judge is the oldest student in the school who symbolizes Nazism ideologies because he hates English. For instance, the Judge is in the frontline in intimidating Peekay because he is a white South African with English roots. Shockingly, at some point, Judge forces Peekay to eat human feces to punish him.
The world of possibilities
Peekay's recovery from bedwetting symbolizes the world of possibilities. After returning home from school, Peekay's nanny looks for a medicine person to cure Peekay's problem. Fortunately, Peekay's bedwetting problem is solved, and he regains his energy to silent his enemies and criticizers. Upon returning to school, Peekay emerges the best in his studies and co-curricular activities. Therefore, Peekay enters into the world of opportunities where nothing stops him from achieving his set goals.
The boxing gloves
The boxing gloves are used figuratively by the author to symbolize inspiration. The first day Peekay meets Hoppie Groenwald in the train, a boxing champion, he sees his gloves and becomes determined. The boxing gloves inspire Peekay to become the world's welterweight boxing champion.
Mary Mandoma as a symbol of love
Mandola is Peekay's wet nurse who took care of him because his biological mother suffered from a nervous breakdown. Throughout his infancy, Peekay depended on the care of Mandoma, who ended up becoming his nanny. Therefore, Mandoma is the epitome of love.
