While the white peacock in chapter 8 seems very random, it symbolizes both Macon's and Milkman’s personalities. The peacock is described as strutting around. Milkman often tries to strut around and show off. He tries to look heroic when hitting his dad to protect his mom, even though he often expresses how little he really cares about her. Macon also “struts around” in his car at the beginning of the book. He drives around with the intention of showing off to the community. Peacocks are often associated with vanity and arrogance, something that even Guitar points out. He says “All that jewelry weights it down. Like vanity. Can’t nobody fly with all that shit. Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down” (Morrison 179). It’s no secret that Macon Dead is vain and arrogant. He often shows off his wealth and takes pride in being better than others. He seems to pass on his arrogance to Milkman as well. Milkman is much more ignorant though, and he struggles...