It is the ambiguous protagonist
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I've never read this but I can tell you what to look for. Symbolism in literature is using a phrase or word to represent something totally different. It can sometimes be called "hidden meaning". It is usually a meaning that doesn't meet the eye but is very important to the story the author is telling.
Answer:
c. happy (I'm assuming that the underlined word is 'joyous.'
Explanation:
The suffix 'ous' = filled with, thus "filled with joy" = happy
