Fitzgerald also uses the eyes to symbolize the romantic, or unrealistic, notion of the American Dream. Eyes are a clever symbol of realism because as people grow old, their eyes never change, always displaying our true selves. ... The giant eyes of Dr. ... Another way Fitzgerald uses eyes to symbolize realism is the owl-eyed man who appears after Gatsby dies. ... The small town "provides little opportunity," yet Mellencamp became a rock star. ...

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An example would be an Asian's eyes or the African Americans skin color. ... During World War 2 Jewish people had to wear a yellow star of David on their clothes because it was the only visible marker people could use to distinguish between the Jews and the rest of society. ...

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The Underground Railroad The Underground Railroad was a dramatic protest against slavery in the United States. It confronted human bondage without any direct demands or intended violence, but its efforts played a significant role in the destruction of slavery. The operations of secret escape...

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