1. The Symbols of Barn Burning
A literary symbol can be a person, place or thing within a story that has suggested meanings beyond its literal meaning. ... He uses an extremely small fire, just large enough for cooking and light in the evening but at the same time, the father uses a massive fire to set a barn ablaze. ... The small fires were used by the father during is time in the Civil War as a way of having just enough fire for camp and still avoid detection from the Confederate or Union troops that may bee looking for him. ... Thus the mansion symbolizes an untouchable safe place from Sarty's father. ...
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- Grade Level: High School