The Things They Carried In, The Things They Carried, Tim O"Brien drifts away from the trendy war novel in which the author describes actions in an attempt to place the reader in the war. ... However, he "carried a thumb dark brown, rubbery to the touch cut from a VC corpse" (13). This image evokes a picture of a hard-mannered, emotionally devoid soldier, carrying a severed finger as a trophy, proud of his kill. ... The extent to which Mary Anne transforms is magnified by O"Brien's adept use of symbolism to describe her. ...

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The Things They Carried & A Soldier's Sweetheart Difference Between Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong & A Soldier's Sweetheart Once a successful novel hits the market, producers are inclined to adapt the story into a movie. Since imagination, symbolism, and character psyches are explored in a novel, the movies tend to lack the luster of the original text. ... On the whole, this chapter in The Things They Carried is far superior to the film, The Soldier's Sweetheart, because it has thorough descriptions of characters" feelings, including symbolism concerning objects and importa...

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Some physical characteristics of Phoenix, such as her hair and eyes, contribute to the symbolism of youth and age in the story. ... A few phrases Christian symbolism are mentioned throughout the story including things that hint at Christmas. ... She describes the red and green electric lights and the red, green and silver wrapped gifts that a lady in the crowd is carrying. ... The symbolism in this story helps to remind the readers that everyday is a struggle and if they have a good enough cause not to give up, they could be, if not physically, mentally or spiritually revived. "The Lottery" su...

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His work is typically overflowing with symbolism, much of it derived from his Puritan ancestry. ... Throughout the story "Young Goodman Brown," Hawthorne uses symbolism in the names of his characters, the setting, and objects. ... The unnamed companion carried the staff that is shaped like a snake or serpent. ... The pink ribbons that Faith wears in her hair initially symbolize vulnerability and innocence, but when Goodman sees the ribbon falling through the air they represent his loss of Faith, his wife, and his loss of faith in God. ... Goodman realized that things aren't always what ...

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In the novel My Antonia by Willa Cather, the symbolism illustrates strength of spirit. First, the symbolism represents the strength or spirit that one finds within oneself. Second, the symbolism illustrates the strength that one draws from others. ... Jim says, "they were big and warm and full or light, like the sun shining on brown pools in the wood." ... The pioneers came to a new country to find that things are incredibly difficult; they used the land not only for food, but also as a strong hold from which they were able to draw strength to carry on in the rough times. ...

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Owl Eyes is standing in front of a wall of books just staring at them in amazement that they are real (50). ... Scott Fitzgerald also uses different places in the book as pieces of symbolism. ... The valley of ashes also carries a big piece of symbolism. ... The rich have no concern for the poor and so they just dump their waste in the valley. ... The author used symbolism to convey the way that things should be, as far as morals, and to give light to the immoral acts that occur in the book "The Great Gatsby"....

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Submitting to Symbolism Every great author posses the ability to create a novel deeply woven in symbolism and subliminal messages. ... Although the interpretation of symbols in the Heart of Darkness is elaborate, due to their simplicity they are often overlooked. ... However, Conrad often depicts many things usually associated with light to be dark in coincidence with the glittering light shed on dark images. ... Though they play an integral role in Heart of Darkness only three women are mentioned principally-the intended, Marlow's Aunt, and Kurtz's mistress. ... Another suc...

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Submitting to Symbolism Every great author posses the ability to create a novel deeply woven in symbolism and subliminal messages. ... Although the interpretation of symbols in the Heart of Darkness is elaborate, due to their simplicity they are often overlooked. ... However, Conrad often depicts many things usually associated with light to be dark in coincidence with the glittering light shed on dark images. ... Though they play an integral role in Heart of Darkness only three women are mentioned principally-the intended, Marlow's Aunt, and Kurtz's mistress. ... Another suc...

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Throughout the story, Ellison throws several examples of symbolism in order to help add to the significance of its events. ... Possibly one of the mot symbolic things in this short story is the woman dancing before the battle actually starts. ... The belittling of a race can be carried out by anyone, anywhere, no matter whom you are or where you are. ... He thought that they were all there to listen to his speech and finally give him the respect he sought but they were actually there for the battle royal before his speech. ... All in all, Ellison used symbolism in this short story as an adhes...

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"Her terrier fingers destroyed such pests before they could get started" (5-10). ... Sentiment & Symbolism The chrysanthemum has been the focus of Oriental adulation for centuries. ... Since chrysanthemums were considered the flower of the Chinese noble class, they were prohibited in a lower-class person's garden. ... They also presume that a single chrysanthemum petal placed in the bottom of a wine glass encourages a long and healthy life. Color Messages While chrysanthemums generally denote cheerfulness and rest, individual colors do carry specific messages: red for love, good l...

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Even though the women in the play are intelligent and ethically superior to their male partners, it is only when they are disguised as men that they are allowed to do anything of a great significance. ... Shylock who questions the contrary that he himself being a Jew may never did such unjust and cruel things whereas Antonio, who is a Christian did such inexplicable things. ... A wedding ring is a symbol of loving unity, but in "The Merchant of Venice," the symbolism of Portia and Nerissa's two wedding rings, gifts to their lovers, changes to deceit and worse. ... The rings, having change...

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In the short story "The Lottery," Shirley Jackson uses characterization and symbolism to emphasize that tradition is resistant to change. ... Not only were the grown-ups caught up in this event, but the children were involved also, so they will be carrying out the lottery to the next generation. ... The same black box is described with its repetitive use, just like a repetitive tradition that is carried out. ... Traditions have been carried throughout life and continue to this day, and the author uses characterization and symbolism to highlight this. ... People continue to watch diff...

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The disturbing glow of Edgar Allan Poe's stories and poems come from all of the detail and symbolism that goes into them. ... In "The Masque of the Red Death," Poe uses symbolism through the colors of the rooms, the clock that counts down time, and the characters at the ball in order to discuss man's eventual appointment with death. ... (Poe 269) Every hour, the clock would go off and the masqueraders would stop and listen and then carry on with whatever they had been doing before (Poe 270). ... All fear this form and hope that they aren't who he's looking for. ......

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The imagery of blood is used to symbolize different things and meanings. ... The symbolism of blood switches from courage to evil before Duncan is murdered. ... They must lie there. Go, carry them and smear The sleepy grooms with blood," (2.2.62-64). ... By changing the symbolism of blood throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare depicts how the act of killing shifts as well as how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth transform because they are affected by the murders....

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The first symbolism of time is used to set the mood of the era. ... Although most were never actually invited, they still attended because it is the thing to do for this era. ... People were not invited--they went there. ... The second symbolism of time is the use of the time frames that Nick uses as he narrates the summer events to you. ... Gatsby carries his obsession with Daisy, and the past, to a point where he looses grasp of the present and any future he could have had. ...

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Scarlet Letter's Use Of Symbolism To Show Psychological Effects Of Sin "The act gross and brief, and brings loathing after it." ... They both stand separate from their surroundings. ... When the letter does not reach the river and isn't carried away, it shows that she is doomed to her shame. ... In conclusion, Hawthorne effectively uses symbolism in the preceding aspects of nature to show how sin leads to isolation. ... Augustine noted, the idolatrous act is fleeting, but the aftereffects are loathed as they cause terrible things, such as isolation. ...

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Authors generally use symbolism and/or imagery in various forms to bring out a full impact of the events brought on and the lessons to be learned from an archetype. ... Lastly, a hero will have a quest or adventure that they must endure in order to achieve their ultimate goal, which in many cases, but not all, is to save the damsel in distress. ... This story has what it takes to carry an archetypical plot. ... And, of course, who could ignore the mighty clean-shaven man of the jungle's physique whose hardcore lifestyle has taken his physical features and sex appeal to a new level and...

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A good poster will be much more complex that just a brand or a slogan, it carried a whole meaning. ... The ideological reason of the puzzle is that the fist nations' culture is the union of many things. People, colours, ideas, symbolism, etc. ... The colours are soft but they harmonize with the first nations culture. ...

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Both authors use symbolism and irony to point out the dissatisfaction of the characters in their stories. ... The writer also says that the cow "carried the memory of the two hour long journey of her ancestors, Holsteins ferried over to the island." ... They had the relative freedom of the mainland. ... Once they were there they had become dangerous drug dealers. ... Both of these authors use a lot of symbolism and irony throughout their stories. ...

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These things present decaying, of both humans and of nature. ... Line 8 draws reference to the symbolism of flowers being gathered to be placed on top of the coffin, "bier-. ... The "sheaves- and carried away on a bier (cart), which can also be interpreted as being a coffin. ... Carrying "summer's green- away on a bier is like carrying it to its grave because its life has been cut . ... But he brings up a touch of hope when he says, "And die as fast as they see others grow." ...

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Both author's effectively use symbolism, characterization and personification to challenge their readers perceptions of truth, self-knowledge, and identity. ... I know how things can be for women. ... We all go through the same things but it's all just a different kind of the same thing." ... The acceptance and learning who they really are, shows their acceptance in moving on which goes for society as well. When society identifies the truth within their self only then is it easier to carry on with life....

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Later, once again, the anonymous writer uses two epithets to make allusion to God and the Devil, giving out a clear example of Christian symbolism (pairs of necessary opposites). ... Right after, in an attempt to call upon Beowulf's attention, the old King uses irony to tell the hero that he will have to return his attributes to the place where they came from. They will fade away, like all good things do, and it will happen faster than he thinks it will. ... At the beginning of Chapter 25, the King keeps on referring to Norse fatalism when talking about how pride grows and eventually ki...

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In reading "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, I found that there was very much symbolism in the selection, and that a closer look must be taken in order to see the true meaning of the story. ... Living withougt these things could make anyone feel the way she did. ... "Brently Millard who entered, a little travel stained, composedly carrying his gripsack and umbrella." ... This can mean many things. They believe that she died because she was so happy to see him that she couldn't take it. ...

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Christopher is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and in result carries complex and distinctive needs. ... For Christopher to feel secure, he requires certainty, facts and logic and "Things which didn't happen" are lies and make him feel "shaky and scared". ... The recurring motif of mathematics evokes a compelling symbolism of Christopher's unique personality. ... They are very logical but you could never work out the rules", his simplistic language gives us an understanding on how fundamental logic is for him. ... Through these situations he practices...

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In Homer's epic poem The Odyssey and in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass the notion and value of Truth is displayed through symbolism and characterization. ... He must carry the knowledge with him that his crew will die, but Odysseus doesn't tell them. ... It is very easy for Lyra to tell a falsehood; she says the most outrageous things about her parents to the children around Jordan, but she likes to be told the truth and not protected or lied to. ... In short, Lyra and Odysseus seek the truth, though they do it differently. Both stories explore the idea of truth using...

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