Hills are a common symbol for fertility and pregnancy. ... This title is the first example of the many forms of symbolism used throughout Hills Like White Elephants. ... The ways that the characters are referred to are a use of language symbolism. ... Alcohol, a common theme, is used as a symbol of distraction. ... Rarely is the case where every single person interprets each symbol in the exact same way. ...

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By using symbolism, an author can create a contrast between the appearance and the subtler meaning of an element. ... Holden's little sister Phoebe is herself a symbol of innocence to him, and J. ... Salinger's symbolism we perceive the comfort Holden draws from the realization that his sister's purity is not completely lost. ... Salinger uses symbolism to reveal insights into Holden's character and motivations. ... Through symbolism, J. ...

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Flowers in Benjy's section are a symbol of his innocence and creating a sense of comfort when there is seemingly none to be had. ... Quentin himself recognizes the particular symbol of the honeysuckle, as a symbol for Caddy's sexuality. ... Unlike Jason's section, Dilsey's section has much flower symbolism. ... The symbolisms of flowers in her section are different from any other section. ... As Dilsey's section continues flowers become a symbol for the just and holy when churches are decorated with them. ...

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The use of symbolism of the albatross and the act of killing it, displays man's harmful and clever actions. ... The dead Albatross is a symbol of a holy cross and a representation of the Mariner's terrible offense. ... (M Ali Notes) Biblical Symbolism in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"." ... Coleridge uses the sea for example, as a symbol of religious thoughts and beliefs. ... (Yahoo Voices, James Black) The last two symbols are the South Pole and the Heaven. ...

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The Awakening by Kate Chopin The Awakening by Kate Chopin's is a controversial novel full of symbolism. ... Another symbol in The Awakening is art. Art becomes a symbol of both freedom and failure. ... Another symbolism in this story is the clothing. ... The ocean is a symbol of both freedom and escape. ...

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Many writers use symbols to help them to develop a character or plot, and to make the narrative plot more vivid. ... Dreams are a source of a lot of symbolism. In the dream described in the chapter, ""The Long Rain", " water comes up as a symbol again. ... The water is a symbol of the wish for love, nurturing, healing, and protection, which all people desire. ... It takes time and effort to find and understand the symbolism. ...

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In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, symbolism and imagery are both widely used in illustrating the overall theme of murder. Throughout the play, Shakespeare depicts various types of symbolism and imagery that leads to the downfall of the protagonist, Macbeth. ... Lady Macbeth's sleep walking scene is the perfect example of the light and dark symbol. ... Yet another form of symbolism used in this play is that of clothing. ... The raven, a symbol of death, announces the arrival of death for Macbeth with a voice hoarser than usually would be. ...

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In John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, symbolism holds a very crucial part in telling the story. Throughout the novel, many symbols are used, the most apparent of which are that of a turtle, grapes, various symbols from the bible, and a cat. ... One such symbol is in his main characters. ... Jim Casy is used as a symbol of Jesus Christ. ... Through biblical symbolism, Steinbeck drew in well-known allusions to help the reader better understand his themes. ...

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The use of symbolism throughout these two novels are very similar with a few particular symbols, as well as exceedingly contrasting within the others. ... There are a few symbols that associate themselves with this belief, however the most crucial and influential symbol is Mrs. ... The use of symbolism throughout these novels are very similar with a few symbols, as well as exceedingly contrasting with the others. ... Each of these novels are impacted tremendously by the usage of symbolism. The beliefs of symbolism and what it brings to the reader often varies; however, the use of symbolism wil...

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Walden And Its Symbolism Walden is an unmatched masterpiece. ... That is because all the themes in the book, so to speak, are revealed by symbolism or depicted as images. ... The foremost symbol in Walden is the lake itself. ... Since it is the only product of the pond for social use, it becomes a symbol of human exploitation of natural resources. ... The dawn appears many times in the book as a symbol of awakening of the country. ...

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In my essay, Ill analyze the function of the symbols and the setting in The Mayor of Casterbridge. ... And he use poetic devices- symbolism quite often in his novels. ... Moreover, the use of symbols explains many other seeming coincidences and unbelievable occurrences (Ken, Sobol, 106). ... In this novel, symbols are used to describe other people as well. ... At this extent, with the believe that " both character and uncontrollable super nature force determined the fate, therefore the function of the using of setting and symbols in this novel is definitely clear, the setting present the mo...

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Tyler's use of symbolism helps the reader to understand Macon's withdrawal from society and lack of awareness of the world around him. ... Furthermore, Tyler's symbol of a 'Macon Body Bag', implies that he views his body bag, symbolising death, as an invention and a creation to take pride in; whereas, is a symbol of a system encouraging his socially recluse personality, hindering any possibility of growth or change (pg. 11). ... Gradually, Tyler's use of motifs and symbols showcase the transition in which Macon opens his views on travel and life. As previously in...

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One example of symbolism used is the fire escape. ... Lastly, Williams uses alcohol as a symbol of escaping reality. ... Another example of symbol which represents escape for Amanda is the gentlemen callers. ... Secondly, Williams uses the victrola as a symbol of Laura escaping. ... The last symbol of escape for Laura is when she fell on the fire escape. ...

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A key feature of Dickens' writing is his use of symbolism. ... Symbols add depth to a story line. Symbolism can also create suspense or foreshadow upcoming events in a story. ... There are several great examples of symbolism from A Tale of Two Cities. The most widely recognized symbol is the broken wine cask. ...

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Through his use of irony, symbolism, and mystery, Poe shows his masterful craftsmanship with words in the story "The Cask of Amontillado." ... Symbolism is another major element Poe employed in this masterful story. ... More symbolism comes in the form of Montresor's family crest: "a huge human foot d"or, in a field of azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs imbedded in the heel" (Poe 343). There are two different ways this symbol can be viewed. ... This also appears to be Montresor's own view of the symbol in light of the events of the story (Freehafer 317). ...

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Symbolism in Great Gatsby Symbolism in the Great Gatsby Cary L. ... This green light is one of the central symbols of the novel. ... Gatsby's being significant to symbolism of green light. ... Most obvious symbol is Valley of Ashes. ... Eckelberg's eyes are God-like symbol. ...

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All these symbols that relate to the mother, I think reflect how at one point she was a loving person, but in the end lost it all. ... All of the symbols revolve around Matias, but in actuality all this shows is how the family is falling apart. ... Finally, I think one of the most important symbols within the story is when Dr. ... Many pieces of literature that we read are full of symbolism. ... In both of these pieces symbolism give a powerful message. ...

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The curse is a major symbol in this story. ... Her appearance is a symbol of cruelty. ... She is the symbolism of newness. ... She is the symbol of newness. ... There is symbolism of isolation left behind and symbolism of the world. ...

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Two main symbols used throughout his work are the eyes of Dr. ... Color plays a major part of the symbolism in the novel. ... I feel symbolism is what made F. ... His use of symbolism and imagery allows the book to come alive to the reader. ... His use of symbolism also allows the reader to understand each character's personality and why they acted the way they did; because each character has a different interpretation of each symbol. ...

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One symbol repeatedly used throughout the poem is the road. The poem begins to introduce this symbol at the beginning of the poem describing two roads ahead of him/her. This road is a symbol of the future decision one must make. ... Another symbol used in this poem is nature. ... The significance of autumn as the setting is a symbol of where the speaker is in his life. ...

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Blood is a common symbol in our world. ... In both, the book of Exodus and the book of Mark, blood is seen as a symbol of purity, holiness, and blessings. ... From, "Blood Symbolism in African Religion" by M.Y. ... Blood is not only conceived as a natural symbol of life, but it is life itself" (Nabofa 390). ... In line with 1,000 Symbols, "Blood is associated with life force in many cultures []" (Sheperd 151). ...

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Symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter", whoa just gave one away! A symbol is defined as something that stands for or represents something else, especially an idea, quality, or condition. Symbols, also, can be objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent, in most cases, ideas or concepts, which in novels, usually contribute to the main theme in the book. ... While symbols are created, those symbols must be given meaning within their context and, because the context differs, these symbols can vary over time, as seen in this novel. ... The villager's say now that " ...

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Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne contains abundant symbolism, which is used to unify the novel and add deeper meaning. ... Although the scarlet "A" keeps her in the dark, she also is a symbol of it. ... (Fossum 46-47) In addition to the larger symbols, there are also many minor symbols which are very important. ... The prison itself is a symbol of alienation, foreshadowing the life of Hester after her release. ... (Novelguide) Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbols very well in his novel The Scarlet Letter. ...

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Symbolism and Imagery in A Midsummer Night's Dream In A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare brilliantly uses the night as a motif which plays a valuable role in the play. He combines this motif with the related symbols of the play to demonstrate the power of night and its correlation with love and vision. He uses symbolism and imagery to develop the motif and makes extensive use of the night forest which, in part, helps the situation of the four young lovers, one of the main plots of the play. ... Shakespeare uses symbolism to strengthen the motif of night; he uses sy...

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The literary purpose of the beginning part of Stone Angel is to provide expository information on the main characters, the setting, and the situation through the use of symbolism. ... The final things we learn about utilize the symbol of flowers to foreshadow into the book and Hagar's life. ... This is the first of many times that death is mentioned in passing through symbolism in this book, and particularly in the first chapter... The last part presents us with another symbol of flowers. ... Its purpose is to set up the entire book, through symbolism, narrative and description, and...

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