What is an example of symbolism in the novel, A Gambler’s Anatomy?

One example of symbolism in the novel is travel, which represents freedom and self-governance. Traveling the world is an integral part of Bruno’s cultivated persona. He stays away from Berkeley for 30 years because he does not wish to have roots anywhere, and Berkeley represents the place where he had roots as a child and young man. This desire to travel directly relates to Bruno’s aversion to intimacy with others, as his constant movement prevents him from developing deep relationships with others. His obligation to stay in Berkeley before and after his surgery acts as a factor in the degradation of his cultivated persona.