Owl Eyes is standing in front of a wall of books just staring at them in amazement that they are real (50). ... Scott Fitzgerald also uses different places in the book as pieces of symbolism. ... The valley of ashes also carries a big piece of symbolism. ... The rich have no concern for the poor and so they just dump their waste in the valley. ... The author used symbolism to convey the way that things should be, as far as morals, and to give light to the immoral acts that occur in the book "The Great Gatsby"....

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• Grade Level: High School

There was a lot of symbolism within these lyrics, which allowed African Americans to speak subtly against racial injustice. ... Negros couldn't meet in the town so their freedom as very limited they couldn't do things they wanted on their own free will they were told what and what not to do. ... White individuals did not need African Americans as their occupants they needed whites just as their inhabitants. ... They kissed farewell, and Till sheets a southbound train headed for Mississippi. It was the last time they ever saw one another. ...

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We view a thing as masculine or feminine based on the symbolism assigned to those words by our socialization. ... Women are capable of repairing things as well. ... Although, some things may never change. ... One may not find these particular gender norms, normal at all; but they are indeed societal norms. ... One can hope that the symbols these ideas carry can continue to get more flexible over time....

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Dreamwork Dreams are an interesting topic because everyone has different dreams at different times that mean different things to them. ... Background Almost every culture has thought dreams carry important messages. ... They had to make two-week dream journals while after they had 3-9 months of total abstinence. ... They are told to note their dreams when they first wake up because that is when you remember the most. ... The students interviewed felt knowledge of their dream symbols bettered their understanding of symbolism in literature. ...

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They don't know who they are or who to become, due to being constantly ridiculed for being either American or Palestinian. ... The symbolism in this quote is important because Hala as learned to look beyond the surface with mind. ... This quote shows that even though she has learned about her culture and to take things in slowly, she still forgets about how liberal things are in America. ... The following gives you a idea that the older generation carried "Remember for your self and remember for tomorrow, my mother used to say. ... In addition, they do things differently to try to fi...

• Word Count: 1386
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• Grade Level: High School