1. White Elephants
His point is made clear through the way he withholds extemporaneous information, his portrayal of the characters, and his use of symbols. ... It is because she is viewed that way by the man and that he treats her in such a way. ... Here we see that he is more concerned with himself when she is concerned with his happiness. ... To some cultures white elephants are considered sacred and valuable and in others they can be seen as a nuisance, like the practice of giving gifts that no one wants, is referred to "white elephant gifts" or the phrase "elephant in the room" that represents an obstacl...
- Word Count: 2067
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate