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Legos

These are a type of building toy that the narrator is infatuated with. The narrator likes to use these toys to construct buildings, and ultimately, worlds. These toys are a symbol of freedom and hope, as they give the narrator the agency to write his own stories, and the faith to dream big and turn his fantasies into reality.

Gun

This is a weapon that the narrator's best friend is given as initiation to a gang. Together, the best friends decide to throw the weapon into the river, symbolizing their refusal to give in to the pressure to join a gang and live safe and happy lives instead.

After-school Program

This is a program at a local community center that the narrator attends with his best friend and a few other peers from school. This place is a symbol of safety and nurturing, as it is where...

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