Apublic symbol is a symbol that

A symbol that relates to a particular country or region B) A commonly accepted symbol C) A symbol used to represent organizations or institutions D) A symbol that stands for people 2. To interpret an ongoing storm in a story as a symbol of despair, a reader must A) make an association between elements of the story. B) examine the story’s conflict.

Explanation:

being surrounded by crimes, poverty, and failing schools as well as his own lack of confidence in his abilities.