Explain the significance of the symbolism [green light, white, ect.] and how it can be linked to technique and meaning. ... The green light is important within the novel because it is a symbol of hope in regards of Gatsby's hopes and dreams of increasing social standings and winning Daisy back. ... The use of colour symbolism is a technique used by the composer to bring hidden meanings to the story, only seen when you really look for them. ...

• Word Count: 679
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the story, Ellison throws several examples of symbolism in order to help add to the significance of its events. All of these symbols correlate with the story and give us a better understanding. ... This huge symbol plays a huge in role in how the power is structured between the races in history, and who controls it. Another important symbol that shouldn't be overlooked in this story is the electric rug in which the fake coins were placed after the battle. ... All in all, Ellison used symbolism in this short story as an adhesive to help tie everything in the story together. ...

• Word Count: 874
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Understanding how it acts as a symbol throughout the story is key to understanding what Baldwin was really writing about. ... All the symbolism in the story refers to blacks and the inequalities, suffering, and pains that they have to live with. ...

• Word Count: 597
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

There are many aspects of the poem that will be dealt with including the following: structure, symbolism, tone, situation or setting, the speaker, and rhyme and meter scheme. ... Throughout "The Harlem Dancer", McKay uses metaphores and different symbols to express his feelings in this piece of writing. ... Some of the elements used in this poem include the following: structure, tone, rhyme scheme, and symbolism. The symbols used within the poem vary from the physical appearance of the dancer to the way she dances. ...

• Word Count: 1662
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Symbolism is also present in Gaines" novel. The river discussed at the beginning of the story is a symbol of the human spirit. ... Another important symbol in the story is the black stallion. ... A third and less apparent symbol in this story is a flint used by a young boy named Ned. ...

• Word Count: 1101
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Symbolism - Mockingbird is the most significant symbol in the novel. ... First shown in Chpt 10 where Atticus says "shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird- (symbol for Mr Ewell?). ... Symbol for Boo Radley and Tom Robinson is not drawn together until the very end of the book where Scout realises that the public exposure of Boo would be "sort of like shootin' a mockingbird-. wwcf cfw escfcfs aycf cfba ncf kccf cfuk. ... Mockingbird- Children mock Boo's life as they make fun of it and intimidate it Mayella accuse...

• Word Count: 1462
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

For instance, in the bank scene, IM becomes angered at the noises and begins to destroy symbols surrounding him. He discovers the bank is itself a symbol of racism, which pains him even more. He also provides specific references of racist symbolism that makes IM focus on materialistic objects, of which are not in his control. Through powerful racial symbols and imagery, we see how society controls and suppresses IM's desire for social and racial equality by presenting him with a job opportunity at the Brotherhood and exposes the ways in which racial stereotypes and oppression are perpetua...

• Word Count: 1967
• Approx Pages: 8

Before the Civil War, America was plagued with a complicated social quandary that incorporated individual, societal, political, economic, and religious principles. This taboo of a topic found itself well-versed throughout the country in many publications. Its authorship included Frederick Douglass...

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Toomer was angered by Frank's choice of marketing as he thought that by mixing elements to create a story it would work as symbolism of the racial mixtures present in America. ... The earth becomes a symbol of the south – home to the African-American people. ...

• Word Count: 3347
• Approx Pages: 13

He demonstrated symbolism of the occurrence by pouring Lake Erie water into the Atlantic Ocean. ... The Wall was meant for protection but was very weak and became more of a symbol than effective protection from outsiders. ...

• Word Count: 4369
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School