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    examine and discuss the theme as well as symbols within the story. The overall theme is death‚ with the use of memories‚ time that has passed and the changes that have occurred as symbols. The theme starts at the second paragraph as the author starts describing the things that have changed and are not as they used to be. The road the main character used to walk along is a symbol of her memories. In the third paragraph the sky is referred to as glassy‚ a symbol for things being different.   

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    The 12 Dramatic Elements These twelve dramatic elements are at the core of all drama. These elements are typically taught at professional acting classes. They can be used in isolation or 
simultaneously and are manipulated by the performer for dramatic effect. 1. Focus Focus is often used interchangeably with the terms concentration and engagement‚ assisting the 
performer in the portrayal of believable characters. This also implies memorisation of text (including word‚ moves and gestures). Furthermore

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    |[pic] |Neeru Jain : | | |Asstt. Professor | How to design Jewellery : Source of Inspiration:- Jewelelry designing is an art of personal ornamentation. It is the study of arranging materials and objects for

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    Symbolism In Ender's Game

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    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 symbols that assist

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    on if they are public or kept in secrecy. Regardless to this‚ the novel illustrates how everyone carries sin with them and how they are all punished; each in a different manner. Furthermore‚ the scaffold in The Scarlet Letter becomes a significant symbol that shows the punishment of sins. There are three distinct scaffold scenes throughout the novel. The first scaffold scene occurs after Hester exits the prison and makes her way to the marketplace where the scaffold awaited her. She stands

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    within the story are the author’s vehicle for displaying the values and themes of the work. Light and darkness are symbols commonly used in literature‚ and have held specific symbolic meanings for hundreds of years. Simply stated‚ light commonly symbolizes good‚ while darkness symbolizes its antithesis - evil. (Cooper) For centuries light vs. dark has been quite possibly the most common symbol in all literature. In Heart of Darkness‚ Joseph Conrad uses detail to create a feeling that transcends the literal

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    “The Chrysanthemums” and Its Symbolism John Steinbeck uses symbolism to give alternate meanings to his short story “Chrysanthemums.” A symbol is a device used to suggest more than its literary meaning. He uses these symbols to look further into the characters and their situations. The character Elisa has a garden‚ which is more than just a garden‚ and the chrysanthemums that she tends are more than just flowers. There are actions that she performs in the story‚ which

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    Symbolism portrays many meanings. Symbolism in Araby represents how religion strictly follows a dark‚ blind way of living. Though the protagonist does not realize this until he fulfills his epiphany. The short story starts off with religion as a symbol of blindness or darkness. “North Richmond Street‚ being blind‚ was a quiet street except at the hour when the Christian Brother’s school set the boys free” The quotation shows how the protagonist is blind‚ then religion (Christianity) was mentioned

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    ex-boyfriend Alcée find themselves alone in a house during a storm. During this time‚ their desires surface and they commit adultery. Chopin uses symbolism in order to show their feelings throughout the story. These symbols include the town Assumption and the color white. However‚ the central symbol is the storm that takes place through the entirety of the story. The storm best shows Calixta’s and Alcée’s passion that Kate Chopin builds up throughout the story. In the story‚ Assumption is a town where Calixta

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    a Salesman Symbolism Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is a play full of symbolism and themes that are intertwined with one another throughout the entire play. Most of these symbols are either symbolizing something that cannot be had‚ or something that is wanted but simply cannot be reached. The three symbols particularly used in this play are diamonds‚ seeds‚ and Linda ’s stockings‚ all of which are either not obtained or simply used to leave a legacy. The symbolism of diamonds in this

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