The suggestion that all humans will eventually "ride her horse" indicates that she represents a kind of spiritual travel from the land of the living to the land of the dead. The graveyard is like the protective home of childhood, and passing through the gate at the end is symbolic of Bod's maturity and independence. At the same time, however, it also confines him to the graveyard and prevents him from fully enjoying the experiences of the living. The locked gate protects Bod from the dangers of the world. It is a sign both of security and of limitation. The gate marks the boundary of Bod's existence for most of his childhood. In the final showdown against the Jacks, the various inhabitants of the graveyard all play a role in supporting Bod. As time goes on, different ghosts provide advice and companionship. They all vote in the initial decision to take in Bod. Owens play the most direct role in raising Bod, the entire graveyard helps in many ways. In the barrow, however, he discovers that fighting the Jacks will be based on his own choice about his identity, not some uncontrollable fate.Īlthough Silas and Mr. When circumstances shape Bod's life to align with the prophecy, it seems that Bod's fate may be controlled by forces beyond his control. The Jacks try to kill Bod and his family due to a prophecy. Bod makes mistakes, learns from them, and grows up to be a wise and brave young man. The book traces his growth as it depicts snippets of his life as a toddler, a child, and a teenager. It spans most of Bod's childhood and ends when he is old enough to start out on his own. The Graveyard Book is the story of a boy growing into a man.
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