Many objects, events, and relationships in these three works overflow with symbolism. The Scarlet Letter, being the inspiration for many of these later cinematic works, offers the most amount of symbolism. The Scarlet Letter offers four distinct symbols: the scarlet letter, the meteor, Pearl, and the rosebush next to the prison door. The scarlet letter is definitely the most pronounced symbol within this novel. ... This denotes the fickleness of society and the relative futility of societal utilization of symbols for ideological reinforcement. ...

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Although the literary devices used by Capote and Bauer are the same, they yield different moods for the reader by using mood imagery, and symbolism. ... A final element that is seen in "Pancakes" and "A Christmas Memory" is the element of symbolism. An example of symbolism in the short story "Pancakes" can be seen from an excerpt, "Dirty mirrors drove me crazy. ... " The symbol of kites could represent friendship, innocence, companionship, and kindness, as these are the central themes of the story. The elements of symbolism contribute greatly to the mo...

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Evidently, Hemingway refuses to provide any minor details in his work, and instead presents the reader minor clues and symbols to help establish a more in depth understanding and profound meaning. ... The white hills in the background of the train offer the most significant example of symbolism in this story. ... Finally, the last example of symbolism Hemingway portrays in this story is the train station itself. ... All of these distinctive examples of symbolism emphasize the thoughts and outlooks of Jig and The American. ... " Doing this makes it evident that recognizing his use of p...

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