Symbolism And Allusion In Harrison Bergeron, The Pedestrian, By Shirley Jackson
Have you ever wondered why something is said one way but means something totally different? Symbolism and allusion are used to make stories more interesting and more understandable. In the three stories Harrison Bergeron, The pedestrian, and the lottery symbolism and allusion are used in many ways. First, Harrison Bergeron was a symbolic character. He was given handicaps from the handicapper general to represent who he was. He was required to wear a bag of birdshot around his neck to represent to weigh him down. George, Harrison’s father had to wear a earpiece that let out freedom sounds. This shows that the author uses symbolism and allusion to show that the birdshot and handicaps symbolize who the town people are.
In addition, in the pedestrian
when the police car comes up to Mr. Mead he realized that there was no driver, the car is automated. This is an allusion that technology is taking over the world. This symbolizes that this is what our future can be like in 2053. However, the lottery is supposed to be a good thing that everyone wants but in the story the lottery no one wants this. The author is using the word lottery to symbolize a bad thing. When old man warner drew the Hutchinson family they weren't so pleased. Five slips of paper were put back into the old worn black box and Tess drew the one with the black dot on it. The black dot was a symbol that Tess was going to be stoned to death. In conclusion, the authors used symbolism and allusion to make the stories have more meaning and to give the reader more thought. They also use symbolism and allusion to make their reading more interesting.
In addition, in the pedestrian
when the police car comes up to Mr. Mead he realized that there was no driver, the car is automated. This is an allusion that technology is taking over the world. This symbolizes that this is what our future can be like in 2053. However, the lottery is supposed to be a good thing that everyone wants but in the story the lottery no one wants this. The author is using the word lottery to symbolize a bad thing. When old man warner drew the Hutchinson family they weren't so pleased. Five slips of paper were put back into the old worn black box and Tess drew the one with the black dot on it. The black dot was a symbol that Tess was going to be stoned to death. In conclusion, the authors used symbolism and allusion to make the stories have more meaning and to give the reader more thought. They also use symbolism and allusion to make their reading more interesting.