In A Circle Of Light By John Stone Rhetorical Devices

The author, John Stone, uses a simile, “They often feel just as isolated and alienated Gregor.” (C) John compares Gregor to other patients who suffer in the same circumstances, proving that they are no different from each other. The author uses this element of style to emphasize that patients need to be understood through compassion from their doctors regardless of their condition. At the start of the essay Stone introduces a symbol, “In a circle of light, we sit as witnesses: Gregor Samsa has been changed into a giant beetle.” (A) The symbolic meaning of “circle of light,” is “They are unconditionally loving and have the greatest desire for the well being of all who connect with them.” John Stone uses this symbol to through different perspective