The many of the symbols in this book deal with sin, punishment and redemption. ... While the scarlet letter seems to be an important symbol, it seems insignificant compared to Pearl who functions as a live symbol and a reminder of Hester's past. Even though Pearl served many purposes in this book, her primary function was as a symbol. ... Also, Hawthorne has Pearl protect her mother from further evil as he states "Even thus early had the child saved her [Hester] from Satan's snare." ... The prison symbolizes the evil of society and the rusted iron door tells the readers that crime is...

• Word Count: 843
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In literature, a snake often represents evil or the devil. ... Being seen in the forest, especially at night, is a sin directly associated with witchcraft, and other evil things. After he shows Brown all of the townspeople, the traveler says, "Evil is the nature of mankind. Evil must be your only happiness. ... Young Goodman Brown represents any and all of mankind; he is a symbol for an ordinary church goer. ...

• Word Count: 714
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The document was to be a symbol of freedom, which would give the people a sound voice in the government and fair, equal opportunities for all. ... They saw man as a selfish, evil creature that needed to be controlled. ...

• Word Count: 275
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Fornication and prostitution were considered evil for the people of Israel because fertility was a mission and blessing only in marriage, itself a symbol of the relationship between God and the chosen people. Although both prostitution and polygamy were practiced in the Old Testament, prostitution was seen as a moral evil and anyone who engaged in it received harsh treatment. ... Following the tradition of moral approval by the churches and society, prostitution is today considered a moral evil and is judged in the light of church teachings on sexuality, the self-resp...

• Word Count: 762
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The movies Touch of Evil and Lone Star have many similarities throughout the outcome of the story. ... In the movie Touch of Evil we have this physical border, which is the port of entry to the Unites States. ... In the screenplay of Lone Star, there is the symbol of border which is the Rio Bravo. ... Lone Star and Touch of Evil are good representatives of the border lands between Mexico and the United States. ... Hollywood directors should think of filming more screenplays like Lone Star and Touch of Evil....

• Word Count: 1065
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As demonstrated by this event, Roosevelt thought of himself as a political crusader, who fearlessly attacked the evils infecting the nation. ... He urged national unity and believed himself to be the symbol of that unity. ...

• Word Count: 598
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For, whereas physical pleasures were evil, hard work and achievements were regarded as indications of inner goodness. ... In the chapter-by-chapter analysis, especially in the Notes, The Fitzgerald's critique of the dream of success is developed primarily through the five central characters and through certain dominant images and symbols. ...

• Word Count: 798
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The editors have done this because Americans, especially the first family believe that Saddam hired or perhaps partnered with Osama Bin Laden to destroy the symbols of "stability" and "wealth" of the United States: the White House, the Pentagon, and the World Trade Center. ... Hussein's face is also cut off to make him look suspicious and evil; by putting a smile on his face, it appears that he has a clever plan of attacking the U.S. ... Canadians that do not know the whole story would think that Hussein is evil because of the way that Time magazine has portrayed him. ...

• Word Count: 1218
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Through the actions of America, Boyle shows that America is a symbol for the African Americans of the civil war movements, who remained strong throughout all their struggles. ... America is such a young girl, who at first glance may seem innocent and nave to the evil world. ... She could overcome any evil in the world and not let it bring her down. ...

• Word Count: 1023
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Wonder woman became a symbol of an American woman in the 1940's. ... In each example of superheroes symbolizing American power and persistence, it is easy to see that comic books show a distinct line between good and evil (Strömberg, 50). ...

• Word Count: 1202
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School