Explanation:
Joseph has to assume the role of father and take charge of the family, at the age of 12; Joseph has seen how his father, due to the mistreatment he has suffered, is unable to take care of him, his sister and his mother.
Also maturity and Joseph's leadership is evident in the most important decisions that he must make, such as protecting his sister; because as he knows that it will be something very difficult for his mother to choose which son to release, the same as if he were an autonomous adult He decides for her, and he chooses himself, condemns himself to continue in the concentration camps.
This story shows the harsh reality experienced by many children and young people; grow up without childhood, and growing up without freedom, and all because of racial hatred and prejudice. Many children like Joseph died and experienced a very sad and suffering life.
Simple, It is a figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning. So for an example in the hunger games series the mockingjay pin or the mockingjay itself would be symbolism in literature. <span />
Grammar is a important part of George’s Language Arts class at school.
