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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Though the text can leave many unanswered questions, the dialogue is very detailed in trying to understand what the couple is trying to portray and the reader must rely on the use of symbolism to fully comprehend the storyline. The author relies on the symbolism of the title, the setting, and the indecisiveness between the couple to tell his story. ... An important factor in this story is how the author uses two specific symbols to portray the couple's indecisiveness, the two railroad tracks and the alcohol consumption. ... The author, Hemingway, never elaborates on Jigs decisions about ...

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Jackson uses imagery and symbolism to show that unquestioning adherence to tradition can be dangerous. The black box, perhaps the most ominous of Jackson's symbols, reveals the villagers' unquestioning attitude towards the tradition of the lottery. ... Another crucial symbol is the stones that end Mrs. ... Instead, she gives us symbols that reveal the deadly and insidious nature of unexamined tradition. In this way, Jackson uses symbolism to imply that tradition must be questioned in a real and substantive way....

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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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