Some physical characteristics of Phoenix, such as her hair and eyes, contribute to the symbolism of youth and age in the story. ... A few phrases Christian symbolism are mentioned throughout the story including things that hint at Christmas. ... She describes the red and green electric lights and the red, green and silver wrapped gifts that a lady in the crowd is carrying. ... The symbolism in this story helps to remind the readers that everyday is a struggle and if they have a good enough cause not to give up, they could be, if not physically, mentally or spiritually revived. "The Lottery" su...

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The story focuses on Harry and his wife as they are waiting for a plane to come and take him to a doctor or hospital, but Harry anticipates his imminent death. ... It is likely that Ernest Hemingway regretted not carrying out his own mission as a writer. ... In his first vision, he is traveling aboard a train, thinking about the "things he had saved to write, looking out the window and seeing snow on the mountains" (Hemingway 828). ... However, as the story reveals, "it was snow, all right, and it was snow they tramped along in until they died that winter" (Hemingway 829). ... Hemingway demon...

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In the first two stanzas of "Because I could not stop for Death", figurative language and symbolism are used. ... The carriage can represent a symbol of death where the bodies are carried to their graves, and similarly the speaker of this poem is being transported to her resting place. ... In the stanzas three and four a lot of symbolism was founded too. ... They pass the school at first where the children "strove" having fun at recess. ... This poem also details on the day she dies, and all the things she gets to look back before she dies. ...

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Or perhaps they are merely engaging in a quest for romance? ... However, what perhaps demands greatest attention is the symbolism. ... The symbolism of death is most obvious, ranging from the skeleton-like exotic stranger (pg.198-99) encountered in the opening, to the gondolier (pg. 215-17), evidently embodying Charon, ferryman of the Styx in Hades. ... Cosimo is watching the world from above, claiming to see things clearer, and Aschenbach is virtually doing the same thing, the word "above" then suggesting his position as an artist, though he takes it to the extreme, becoming exhilarated at sl...

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These things present decaying, of both humans and of nature. ... Line 8 draws reference to the symbolism of flowers being gathered to be placed on top of the coffin, "bier-. ... The "sheaves- and carried away on a bier (cart), which can also be interpreted as being a coffin. ... Carrying "summer's green- away on a bier is like carrying it to its grave because its life has been cut . ... But he brings up a touch of hope when he says, "And die as fast as they see others grow." ...

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In reading "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, I found that there was very much symbolism in the selection, and that a closer look must be taken in order to see the true meaning of the story. ... Living withougt these things could make anyone feel the way she did. ... "Brently Millard who entered, a little travel stained, composedly carrying his gripsack and umbrella." ... This can mean many things. They believe that she died because she was so happy to see him that she couldn't take it. ...

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Tyler's use of symbolism helps the reader to understand Macon's withdrawal from society and lack of awareness of the world around him. ... Secondly, Tyler uses Edward to symbolize Ethan; however, Edward's actions are vital as they also reflect Macon's subconsciousness. ... Glancing at the portrait and its members, Macon realizes, "that they were sitting in much the same positions here this evening he felt a jolt of something very close to panic. ... Macon questions, "was there any way he could learn to do things differently? ... The author states that "walkin...

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Without a second thought we will all at one time or another dishonor the same things that pay tribute to us. ... In that pack on her back she carries the burden of feeding and caring for those that depend on her, and yet she manages the load without any glory. ... In the 19th paragraph the narrator states, "She had to scheme all of her life about getting things fed- (25). ... She watches over the eggs in the barn to be sure they don't freeze. ... The dogs were waiting for me to die just as they had waited for the old woman that night- (28). ...

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• Grade Level: High School