The Journal/Diary

This is the book that Rowley writes in, and it symbolizes his desire to do something positive as well as his admiration for Greg. He knows that Greg gets annoyed when he mimics him, but he is so proud of his work that he shows it to Greg.

The Good Boy Awards

The Good Boy Awards are symbols of Rowley's willingness to do chores in exchange for positive reinforcement. They are also symbols of the way Greg takes advantage of Rowley because the awards are not actually valuable.

The Math Test

The math test symbolizes Greg's willingness to cheat. Greg gets in trouble because he copies every single answer from Rowley's paper, including his name. That is a symbol that Greg is not incredibly intelligent.

Awesome Guy

This phrase "awesome guy" symbolizes how Rowley sees himself, including that he is being raised by parents...