Now the first and most important metaphor that I would like to explore is the phrase "running against the wind." I believe this phrase is a methaphor for rebelling against the status quo, and what he is expected to contribute as a valued member of society.

Another thing that the phrase "running against the wind" might symbolize is freedom. Wind alone is a good metaphor for freedom since it seems to blow back and forth without any regard for anything else. So basically this piece is about going against the grain and doing whatever you please without worrying about anything else.