Another theme is the search for self-identity. Near the end of the book, Aldrick questions his identity. He thinks to himself, "What was he without the dragon? Who was he? What was there to define himself? What would he be able to point to and say: This is Aldrick?" Without a history or culture to relate to, Aldrick represents a vast number of people of Trinidad who are at a loss in terms of their identities. He is searching for his roots or some clue that will direct him homeward.