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On Jimmy’s journey he attempts to get a record deal by launching himself into a local rap competition against the African-Americans. This bears resemblance to “My Place”, as he too is discriminated against because of the colour of his skin, as the common misconception is that he can’t rap because he’s “White with a mic”. The derogatory language shows that he is not accepted into the rapping community. His Trailer also brings significance to the meaning of Journey, as it symbolises his poverty and struggle to grab a hold of his life. In addition to this, early in the film when Rabbit and his friends burn the “abandoned house”, it symbolises his fears and worries being burned away. His mother’s loud shouting “What’re you doing with your life, that’s so great Rabbit?” creates a resonating question of what his destination is in life and challenges his journey into achieving that. However, with his friend Future’s encouragement “Once they hear you, it won’t matter what colour you are,” he overcomes these obstacles and finally earns the respect of African American peers. Through this self-discovery, he gained the confidence and respect which was more important than the destination
