One of these techniques is the usage of symbolism. ... One of these symbols is the fur collar she wears. ... These authors put in these symbols to further explain the nature of their characters. Mansfield allows the reader to understand Miss Brill through the characterization method of symbolism, using the symbols of the fur collar and the band's performance. Lawrence uses symbolism to show the true, cruel nature of Paul's mother and the conflicts she encounters with her son, using the symbols of the toy horse, the springs, and her standing in the doorway doing nothing to help Pa...

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In almost every novel there is a form of symbolism. There are a number of instances where symbolism is used in the novel The Great Gatsby by F. ... Another major symbol in this story would be the weather. ... These are just a few examples of the symbolism in The Great Gatsby. ... there are many deeper forms of symbolism in the novel which make the reader think and really analyze F. ...

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Symbolism in A Rose for Emily A Rose for Emily, written by William Faulkner, is a short story that takes place after the Civil War in the town of Jefferson, Mississippi. ... In A Rose for Emily, Faulkner expresses many different ideas through symbolism. ... Symbols can vary. ... In A Rose for Emily, Faulkner uses symbolism to represent the theme of the past and present, uses a variety of colors to show different ideas, and uses many symbols to represent neglect in the story. ... Miss Emily is a clear symbol of the past and Homer Barron is a clear symbol of the present. ...

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Edgar Allen Poe is known for his use of symbolism. ... There are endless examples and interpretations of symbolism in this story. ... The major symbols in this story are the ebony clock, Prince Prospero, and the seven colored rooms. ... It's a symbol that death is inevitable. ... This short story is chockfull of symbolism and allegories about death. ...

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In the short story, "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner, symbolism is used frequently throughout the story. ... This retracts back to the house on how it rejects progression and updating, so does Miss Emily, as they become decaying symbols of their dying generation. ... When Miss Emily died, both she and the house become symbols of their dying generation. ... "A Rose for Emily" contains many examples of strong symbolism, which is thoroughly spread and revealed throughout the entire story. ... Symbolism is very important throughout the story, and plays one of the biggest roles in the essen...

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Symbolism in Fiction In the same way a painter uses shape, color, perspective, and other aspects of visual art to create a painting, a fiction writer uses character, setting, plot, point of view, theme and various kinds of symbolism and language to create artistic effect in fiction. ... Another piece of fiction that applies symbols to interconnect ideas is Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". ... A second symbol in the story worth looking into is light. ... Symbolism inspires the process of critical thinking. ... When symbols do exist, they add yet another dimension to the technica...

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Symbols can be displayed in several ways. ... The title itself is a symbol. ... Therefore, the language itself is a symbol of social class. ... Names used throughout the story were also utilized as symbols. ... Symbolism is an element in a story that gives it life. ...

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"Symbolism in Chrysanthemums" Many times, in romantic context, a woman is often said to be as beautiful as the flower. ... Steinbeck uses these elegant flowers as a symbol to represent the caring, inner-self of Elisa. ... She put on her newest clothing and her nicest stockings and the dress which was the symbol of her beauty." ... In the last critical example of symbolism, Elisa sees her precious chrysanthemum on the ground, but without the pot it was given in. ... For anything, poetry, stories, or music to have the power to withstand the test of time, it must have symbol...

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Eudora Welty, the author of "A Worn Path", used most of her symbolism when hinting that it was Christmas time and using phrases that compare her long and grueling journey to life itself. Some physical characteristics of Phoenix, such as her hair and eyes, contribute to the symbolism of youth and age in the story. ... It was surely a symbol of death when the black dog knocked old Phoenix into the ditch. A few phrases Christian symbolism are mentioned throughout the story including things that hint at Christmas. ... The symbolism in this story helps to remind the readers that everyday is a st...

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Shirley Jackson uses symbolism in names, objects and even the setting to obscure the meaning and the purpose of the lottery. Furthermore, I will interpret and explain what I believe those names and symbols signify. ... The black box is an ill-omened symbol, marking one unlucky winner to be morbidly murdered by their fellow villagers. ... The stones are an essential symbol even though the villagers had forgotten most of the ritual they still remember to use stones. ... In conclusion, Jackson use of symbolism is apparent. ...

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Symbolism The short stories "The Lottery" and "Everyday Use" used symbolism to express their main points. ... The main and most important symbol in "Everyday Use" was the quilts. ... One of the symbols in "The Lottery" was the stone. ... Symbols in "The Lottery" foreshadow what is to come. ... Symbolism in both of the stories makes the reader wander and conclude what will happen until the very end....

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Along with multiple symbols in The Swimmer, one can also see reoccurring themes. ... Symbolism can also be seen in alcohol. ... This symbol of unhappiness ties to the theme of the nonexistence of a utopian society. ... Cheever portrays this loss with the symbol of the ladder. ... Cheever uses the journey through the suburb along with symbolism to show the inevitability of aging. ...

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In the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, symbolism plays a large factor. The narrator uses the wallpaper in her room to represent herself. In the story the woman is suffering from Post-Pardom Depression following the birth of her son. Her husband, John, is a doct...

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Symbolism expresses a figurative depiction of something. ... Hawthorne not only uses main characters as a prominent symbol, but also uses objects to exemplify imagery. ... Overall, "Young Goodman Brown" develops an evident theme of symbolism. ...

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Although the literary devices used by Capote and Bauer are the same, they yield different moods for the reader by using mood imagery, and symbolism. ... A final element that is seen in "Pancakes" and "A Christmas Memory" is the element of symbolism. An example of symbolism in the short story "Pancakes" can be seen from an excerpt, "Dirty mirrors drove me crazy. ... " The symbol of kites could represent friendship, innocence, companionship, and kindness, as these are the central themes of the story. The elements of symbolism contribute greatly to the mo...

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Allegory can be defines as a literary work with many symbols of a larger representation. ... Nathaniel Hawthorne also uses a great deal of symbolism in his short story, "Young Goodman Brown."" ... Symbolism can be portrayed through the use of conventional allegorical elements. ... Another conventional symbol used equally in both stories would be the trees. They are a symbol of wilderness and escaping realities of everyday life at home. ...

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In many different ways, setting and symbolism has a very deep and underlying insight to the story of "A Rose for Emily." ... Just as the house seems to reject progress and updating, so does Miss Emily, until both of them become decaying symbols of their dying generation. ... When Miss Emily died, her and her house both become symbols of their dying generation. ... "A Rose for Emily" contains many examples of strong symbolism throughout the story. This short story contains a high rate of setting and symbolism, which is thoroughly distributed and revealed throughout the entire story. ...

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Hawthorn uses symbolism throughout the story. ... "Young Goodman Brown," is a symbol in the story. ... In addition to the title being a symbol, his wife "s name is a symbol. ... In addition, Hawthorne incorporates "pink" as another symbol in the story. ... This symbol represents the blend of purity and sin. ...

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"the Minister's Black Veil" Symbolism is expressed in the theme of Hawthorne's short story, "the Minister's Black Veil." This use of symbolism is very evident in the black veil of Mr. ... I also believe what is said in this exert from Reoccurring Themes and Symbols In Different Works By Nathaniel Hawthorne: What Hawthorne wants the reader to draw from the stories is not so much that adultery is bad or that secret sin is bad . ... In conclusion, I would like to say, the best way to describe the veil in the story is a quote from The Artist's Symbol And Hawthorne's ...

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Louise Erdrich's short story "The Red Convertible" embodies numerous symbols that might be missed. By examining the beliefs of the Chippewa people, it is easier to pull a few of the symbols out of the story. ... Symbolism of the color red was not the only significant aspect of the story. ...

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Though the text can leave many unanswered questions, the dialogue is very detailed in trying to understand what the couple is trying to portray and the reader must rely on the use of symbolism to fully comprehend the storyline. The author relies on the symbolism of the title, the setting, and the indecisiveness between the couple to tell his story. ... An important factor in this story is how the author uses two specific symbols to portray the couple's indecisiveness, the two railroad tracks and the alcohol consumption. ... The author, Hemingway, never elaborates on Jigs decisions about ...

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White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. ... Many of the symbols in White's essay deal with the past, future, or life in general. For each symbol he gives, he adds another to contrast the meaning of the previous, thus making it easier to understand. ... White clearly paints a picture, through his symbols, of his longing to return to the past. Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. ...

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White's effective use diction and clever symbols help the reader assume the role of the characters in order to heighten the story"s personal appeal. ... Many of the symbols in White's essay deal with the past, future, or life in general. For each symbol he gives, he adds another to contrast the meaning of the previous, thus making it easier to understand. ... White clearly paints a picture, through his symbols, of his longing to return to the past. Throughout his story White's ideas are effectively related through his use of diction and symbolism. ...

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Jackson uses imagery and symbolism to show that unquestioning adherence to tradition can be dangerous. The black box, perhaps the most ominous of Jackson's symbols, reveals the villagers' unquestioning attitude towards the tradition of the lottery. ... Another crucial symbol is the stones that end Mrs. ... Instead, she gives us symbols that reveal the deadly and insidious nature of unexamined tradition. In this way, Jackson uses symbolism to imply that tradition must be questioned in a real and substantive way....

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Evidently, Hemingway refuses to provide any minor details in his work, and instead presents the reader minor clues and symbols to help establish a more in depth understanding and profound meaning. ... The white hills in the background of the train offer the most significant example of symbolism in this story. ... Finally, the last example of symbolism Hemingway portrays in this story is the train station itself. ... All of these distinctive examples of symbolism emphasize the thoughts and outlooks of Jig and The American. ... " Doing this makes it evident that recognizing his use of p...

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