In this literary work, O'Connor uses symbolism in the choice of names, almost to the point of being ironic and humorous. ... Hopewell, show the symbolism used by Flannery O'Connor. ... As well as McMullen, many are just as critical of O'Connor's use of symbols. ... McMullen follows this statement with a discussion of the symbols she finds most troubling. ... Regarding McMullen's criticism about symbolism and imagery, O'Connor herself responded to similar claims during her lifetime. ...

• Word Count: 2129
• Approx Pages: 9
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In his short story, "The Sneering-, it can be analyzed in regard to symbolism, tone and characterization. ... "The Sneering- can be analyzed for the author's use of symbolism. ... The apparitions themselves are part of the symbolism in the story. ... They are a symbol for his madness. ... Therefore it was imperative that Campbell use this symbolism to write and compile this story. ...

• Word Count: 1611
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Symbolism is seen throughout the entire short story. Most of the symbolism that is used represents the contrast of Miss Emily's sense of time to reality. ... Other symbols such as the crayon portrait that Emily kept of her father represented how important he was in her life and how she will continue to remain in the distant past. ... Smell was one of the most important symbols throughout the story. ...

• Word Count: 1389
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Symbolism plays an important role throughout the whole story. ... One of the most important evidence of symbolism throughout the essay is the symbolic black box. This symbolism centralizes the whole story. The reference to the black box as a symbol of death can be seen in many stances throughout the story. ...

• Word Count: 1301
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

These stories readily lend themselves to joint treatment because of their symbolism, dialogue, and setting. ... Hemingway also uses numerous symbols in his stories. Through symbolism, he is able to emphasize the importance of ideas, suggesting that he purposely leaves out the important details of the story in order to symbolize their meanings. ... There is another important element of symbolism in this story, the beaded curtain. ... Through his use of symbolism, dialogue, and setting, he is able to not only make the reader contemplate what they think is going on in the story, but he al...

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, Faulkner presents a very horrifying picture in this story, and he does this by playing with the chronology, using detailed imagery, symbolism, and foreshadowing to present a detailed setting. ... The picture of her father is just another symbol of immobility and her unwillingness to let go of the past. ... In this case, the watch is a symbol of time; yet in this house, time is invisible. ... When Homer Barron, a symbol of progression, comes around to pave the town's sidewalks and construction modernizes the town. ...

• Word Count: 1592
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne's brilliant use of symbolism is shown greatly in his writings. ... Owen knew he had achieved perfection because his soul and spirit were finally at peace and "when the artist rose high enough to achieve the beautiful, the symbol by which he made it perceptible to mortal senses became of little value in his eyes while his spirit possessed itself in the enjoyment of reality" (Hawthorne.290). ... Hawthorne's amazing use of symbolism and other writing devices in his works not only capture your interest but let you enter new worlds" that he created just for you. ...

• Word Count: 1481
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

There are many theories that Miss Emily is a symbol for age or that Miss Emily and Homer Barron actually signify a conflict between the North and South during the Civil War (essay), but Faulkner stated himself, that he just waned to write a scary story (story and writer.) ... No matter how much though Faulkner put into his symbolism or vocabulary, he put real life in front of you. ...

• Word Count: 1764
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Making a resolution through majority voting is democratic, but does it mean the result must be correct? The short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson was published in 1948, three years after ending the World War II. It's like a strong wind triggered a flurry in the society at once. The story is a...

• Word Count: 2165
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School