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    Challenge the Boss or Stand Down THOMAS set predictable problems that he failed to forestall. Instead of further poisoning his relationship with his boss by seeking to “expose” him‚ Tom should now start to repair the damage he’s done to both his professional relationships and his career prospects. Tom’s first mistake was in neglecting to consider that he was not his boss’s choice for the position of senior marketing specialist. From the outset he should have recognized the significance of that initial

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    named as Mosque. E M Foster has a unique technique to use symbolism to convey the way society‚ religion‚ caste and treatment of different class of people. Foster uses mysticism and complexity throughout the novel‚ yet he also has real interpretation of the journey the characters take from beginning till the end. Similarly‚ he brings out the qualities which transpire “what Islam is‚ and what it means to Aziz?” using mosque as the symbolism. For this purpose‚ Mosque is not just portrayed as a religious

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    Mockingbird was a huge success. One of the reasons is because of Harper Lee’s effective use of symbolism to illustrate the evils of racism and ideology of whites in the South (Smykowski 52). The Mad Dog as Symbol by Carolyn Jones‚ Symbolism and Racism in To Kill A Mockingbird by Adam Smykowski‚ and The Boundaries of Form by Claudia Durst Johnson‚ all communicate similar ideas on the use of symbolism in To Kill A Mockingbird. One of the major symbols in the book‚ comes from its title‚ To Kill

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    Symbolism in ‘Compass and Torch’ This story uses powerful symbols to reveal deep meanings within the relationship between the father and son‚ such as the title‚ ‘Compass and Torch’. The compasses in this story represent guidance in their relationship. By forgetting them‚ this shows that they both have no sense of direction‚ therefore are lost. The torch (which they both remember) uses the symbolism of light to show that they both hope to find their relationship‚ shown in the line‚ ‘two torches

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    Symbol of Blindness in King Lear Blindness is usually defined as the physical ability of the eye to see. But in King Lear by William Shakespeare‚ blindness is not just a physical quality but also a mental flaw that people possess. This mental flaw can then lead to people making bad decisions because they can’t see the truth. In King Lear‚ the recurring images of sight and blindness that are associated with the characters of Lear and Gloucester illustrate the theme of self-knowledge and consciousness

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    The Ender of the Games A symbol is a thing that represents or stands for something else‚ especially a material object representing something abstract (Dictionary.com). Symbolism in literature is commonly used as a means by the author to change or deepen the meaning of the text. This forces the readers to think and make connections that lead to the creation of a new meaning to the story. As any novel that has been the holder of numerous awards‚ Ender’s Game‚ by Orson Scott Card‚ is loaded with various

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    really taking you by surprise. Shakespeare had an interesting idea to include the use of symbolism and imagery throughout his play. Symbolism is the use of symbols to explain the meaning of qualities‚ emotions‚ or ideas. Imagery is a description of visual symbolism in a literary work. There were multiple uses of symbolism and imagery acknowledged from beginning to end. Three of the main appearances of symbolism and imagery seem to involve the use of the number three‚ symbols of death‚ and strange

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    Symbolism and Theme in Water for Elephants Masterful symbolism and psychological themes contribute to Sara Gruen’s literary success in her 2007 Algonquin Books historical fiction title Water for Elephants. Symbolism Revealed Through Character Sara Gruen’s title Water for Elephants provides a symbolic study of the fundamental human need for love and acceptance. The primary symbols are revealed through unique characters who struggle to feed deep internal desires. Rosie‚ the elephant

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    Symbolism in "The Scarlet Letter" "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is full of many different themes‚ symbols‚ ironies‚ and conflicts. All of these aspects are crucial to the construction and dramatization of the plot. In literature‚ symbolism is the deepness and hidden meaning behind the story. Symbolism plays a major role in developing the themes of Hawthorne ’s "The Scarlet Letter"; symbols such as the rosebush at the prison‚ Hester ’s daughter Pearl‚ and the Scarlet Letter itself

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    Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter :- Pranshu Nagpure ; Y9425 The Scarlet Letter abounds with symbolism‚ which Hawthorne uses to unify the novel and add a deeper level of meaning to the story. Rose bush blooming next to the prison door symbolises moral blossom and shows how beauty can arise from anything. Scaffold and the pillory symbolises the rigid puritan rules‚ public humiliation and also a means of redemption. The forest surrounding the village is associated with evil activities. Also the forest

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