Northerner whos only reason for coming to the South was to do construction work most likely led her to believe that he would soon leave her. There were also rumors that his behavior proved that he liked men because he often drank with them at bars. (Pp. 20) This triggered Emily’s fears because she had already bought matching toiletries and men’s clothing only to find out that Homer was not marriage material. She then probably felt that he would leave her which is why Emily murdered
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One of the symbols that Fitzgerald uses in The Great Gatsby is Gatsby himself. He symbolizes the heroism of the world. Throughout the entire novel‚ Gatsby acts as a heroic figure by trying to win Daisy’s love back. He is determined and will do anything to make sure that happens. The green light on the dock of Daisy’s house can have many different meanings for Gatsby. For one‚ it symbolizes hope. Gatsby has a lot of hope that he and Daisy will make their way back to each other. Gatsby thinks that
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Tim Johnson that has rabies. This dog represents many things. It is a symbol of all the things Atticus will have to do‚ but would rather not and that the disease of the town has to die but will not be erased immediately. It represents the things that Atticus doesn’t want to fight but has to. When he sees the dog he tells Heck to kill the dog. “ Don’t waste time‚ Heck‚” said Atticus “Go on.” “ Mr.Finch‚ this is a one-shot job.” Atticus shook his head vehemently” this quote shows that Atticus didn’t
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extinguished‚ to the stairs and past a gallery. She looked as though she was ascending into the sky. This is symbolic of the passion that she had. The fires were extinguished meaning that her passion had faded. Miss Havisham‚ was slowly wasting away. On her birthday‚ Miss Havisham had visitors at her house. The fire had been lit though‚ it looked like it was more likely to go off than it was to continue burning. This is in Chapter XI‚ page 59. The fire can be symbolic of the fact that Miss Havisham was not
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Blue is a color that can be associated in a many ways and is symbolic throughout the novel. Lonely‚ illusions‚ fantasy are three words that are exemplify themes within this color. Jay Gatsby’s illusions throughout the novel are evident‚ he is chasing relationship that is not meant to be with the wealthy Daisy. Upon the realization that Daisy had married Tom Buchanan‚ Gatsby took it upon himself to change significantly. The change is influenced by a man named Dan Cody‚ the transformation occurs at
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Use of Symbolism to Reveal a Character’s Personality in The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby‚ a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ is a love story about one man’s desire to climb the social ladder and to marry the girl of his dreams. In this novel‚ Fitzgerald uses imagery and many symbols to reveal significant aspects of the central character‚ Jay Gatsby’s‚ personality. The green light reveals hope in Gatsby’s future. His mansion is also a symbol‚ representing his wealth but also how he still wishes
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the very least‚ His forgiveness. The next symbol is Pearl. As I said before‚ Pearl is a physical consequence of her mother’s sin and a reminder of her transgressions. She also represents the vital spirit and passion that provoked the sin. Despite this‚ Pearl is more than just a punishment. She’s also a blessing. She serves as Pearl’s reason for living‚ strengthening Hester’s spirits when she is tempted to give
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Despite Leda’s position as simply the lesser woman‚ in Adam’s eyes‚ her race is still something that must be considered when discussing the orientalist discourse within The Purple Cloud. Adam speculates that she ‘was of Circassian blood‚ or‚ at least‚ origin; her skin whitey-brown‚ or old ivory white’ (p. 187). Circassian being something that was linked to beauty‚ racial purity‚ and superiority. Many of Shiel’s contemporaries would have believed in the theory that the Circassian woman was the ‘whitest
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The Crucible is a play that advocates change in social or political attitudes or in traditions. Miller writes with a very strong and somewhat emotional tone. His words are daring and intense which helps pull the audience in. The way Miller shares his views and thoughts on the play could help influence and impact the audience or the readers view on the Salem Witch Trials and on the play. The detail and imagery he shares about films of Senator John McCarthy in his article is intimidating. The detail
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of his castellated abbeys in an effort to escape. The Prince ensures that neither means of ingress or egress will occur‚ but the ruddier light is still able to flow through the blood-colored panes in the seventh room. Thus displaying that no matter what one does in an attempt to stop their conspicuous death‚ it always has a way in. No one is brave enough to seize the masked figure as he
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