In my essay, Ill analyze the function of the symbols and the setting in The Mayor of Casterbridge. ... And he use poetic devices- symbolism quite often in his novels. ... Moreover, the use of symbols explains many other seeming coincidences and unbelievable occurrences (Ken, Sobol, 106). ... In this novel, symbols are used to describe other people as well. ... At this extent, with the believe that " both character and uncontrollable super nature force determined the fate, therefore the function of the using of setting and symbols in this novel is definitely clear, the setting present the mo...

• Word Count: 1370
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School

The literary purpose of the beginning part of Stone Angel is to provide expository information on the main characters, the setting, and the situation through the use of symbolism. ... The final things we learn about utilize the symbol of flowers to foreshadow into the book and Hagar's life. ... This is the first of many times that death is mentioned in passing through symbolism in this book, and particularly in the first chapter... The last part presents us with another symbol of flowers. ... Its purpose is to set up the entire book, through symbolism, narrative and description, and...

• Word Count: 1523
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• Grade Level: High School

I will pay close attention to this episode and will refer to setting; themes; characterisation and symbols. ... Mattie's surname is Silver, which is also a symbol used by the author to suggest how precious she is to Ethan but also used to suggest betrayal. ... In an effort to make herself more attractive to Ethan she wears a red ribbon in her hair, apart from the effort she makes, the red ribbon is a symbol of passion and transgression. ... Symbolism is a very dominant feature of this novel, in the two key scenes when Mattie and Ethan are alone together - outside the church after the ...

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Symbolism Symbolism is widely used throughout the novel to emphasize the mood and the atmosphere of the scenes. One of the most important symbolisms is the presence of black crows at the scene of the crashed plane. ... Another example of the symbolism in the novel is the farm where Hank and Jacob grew up. ...

• Word Count: 2209
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• Grade Level: High School

The archetypal elaborations to symbols shown are very well established to urge the diagnostics of the patterns that foreshadows the movie. ... However the distinction of symbols in movie were muchly employed. ... The story is identify to be the main characters are satiric, and the symbolism present represents an outcome to what will happen later on the story....

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Faeries, gnomes, goblin kings, dreams, symbolism and fantasy; these are the most essential building blocks in the wildly creative world of Jim Henson's movie, "Labyrinth." ... Labyrinth is a multifaceted movie that uses symbolism and fantasy to tell the tale of a young girl's journey from childhood to adolescence. ... The major cultural symbol used in "Labyrinth" would certainly be David Bowie, one of the most influential musical artists at the time. ...

• Word Count: 2010
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

1. Discuss the novel as a psychological journey. Discuss how Henry Changes throughout the novel. What causes him to change? Henry Fleming is a young solider fighting for the union army during the civil war. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Patrick uses symbolism in "The Curious Savage, to explain how each character represents a certain group in society, while using irony and characterization to describe the qualities and peculiarities of the environment in "A Bad Year for Tomatoes- and "The Teahouse of the August Moon."" ... Patrick uses each character as a symbol of people in our society. ...

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