The Forbidden Greeny Jungle
The author figuratively uses the Forbidden Greeny Jungle as a symbol of death. The residents of the Ooni Kingdom on the Ginen planet believe that whoever enters the Forbidden Greeny Jungle invites death. According to locals, everyone who enters the jungle never comes outside alive. The jungle has poisonous snakes and other dangerous creatures making it a symbol of death. Therefore, people are forbidden from entering the Greeny Jungle because they believe they will die if they go against the rules.
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are used in the novel as an emblem of magical power and bad luck. Zahrah is born with locks of interwoven hair, and society rejects her because she is a bad omen. Paradoxically, even Zahrah’s parents are shocked because their child is not perfect according to their expectations. While at school, Zahrah is bullied and called names by her classmates because she is different from the rest. To avoid ridicule, Zahrah hides her dreadlocks under her clothes. However, Dari knows that it is nonsense to believe that Zahrah is evil because, on the contrary, she has a great heart and is ready to help whoever needs her help.
The symbolism of bravery
The author depicts Zahrah as a symbol of bravery because she does an extraordinary thing when she decides to enter the Forbidden Greeny Jungle to rescue her Friend, Dari. People fear entering the jungle because of the poisonous snakes and other dangerous creatures. However, Zahrah is bold enough to enter the jungle and save her friend. Later, Zahrah learns that her interwoven dreadlocks are magical because she can fly to avoid any danger that threatens her life.
