Symbolism In 'Master Harold' . . ... He tries to pretend they are not friends by acting strictly like a boss. Carrying on with this little man routine, Hally asks Sam to call him Master Harold. ... They begin talking about the art of dancing and how it can be seen as a metaphor of life. ... We've had the pretty dream, it's time now to wake up and have a good long look at the way things really are. ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

They are unlikely companions; one is old and the other young, yet they share an insuperable amount of respect and loyalty for each other. ... When they speak it is usually about baseball or fishing, the two things they have most in common. ... One of the greatest and most obvious symbolisms in the story is Christianity. ... Hemingway's description of Santiago further illustrates Christian symbolism. ... Further symbolism is shown when Santiago arrives home and carries the mast across his shoulders as Christ carried the cross to Calvary. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

They tell him that Jack plans to send the entire tribe after him the next day. ... Similarly, the children are so shocked by the officer's presence, and are now psychologically so far removed from his world, that they do not instantly celebrate his arrival. Rather, they stand before him baffled and bewildered. ... They choose Ralph as their leader, and Ralph appoints another boy, Jack, to be in charge of the boys who will hunt food for the entire group. ... When they return, Ralph declares that they must light a signal fire to attract the attention of passing ships. ...

• Word Count: 11237
• Approx Pages: 45
• Grade Level: High School