1. once more to the lake
White's, "Once More To the Lake", the author describes his struggle to come to terms with aging and to stop living in the familiarity of the past. ... Many of the symbols in White's essay deal with the past, future, or life in general. ... Yet, he goes on to contrast this with the description of present motors that made an unfamiliar nervous noise that was irritable. ... White clearly paints a picture, through his symbols, of his longing to return to the past. Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. ...
- Word Count: 370
- Approx Pages: 1
- Grade Level: High School