Literary Devices In John Steinbeck's The Raid

In the short story “The Raid” the author John Steinbeck had used various literary devices in which converse the theme which is of people trying to enlighten those who don’t know the truth and receiving conflict in return and resistance which teaches for confidence and knowledge. The author uses the devices of characterization, plot/conflict, and symbols. The usage of characterization puts into the conflict of that the characters - Root and Dick are the main characters- and how they show of using the literary terms to put into the theme. The main character Root shows the theme by many actions such as staying instead of running away when confronted about being caught in their journey. For instance, Root is staying to the point of him being