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    In a novel‚ I believe what matters most are the ideas‚ because they introduce themes and symbols which makes the novel more significant‚ as small things such as the kite in “The Kite Runner”‚ by Khaled Hosseini‚ have a greater meaning in the novel and represent themes. In “The Kite Runner”‚ I noticed three symbols: The cleft lip‚ the kite‚ and the lamb. Hassan’s cleft lip is one of his most representative features as a child‚ and is one of the features Amir refers to most describing him; “A Chinese

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    One of the primary symbols in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner are kites. What kites symbolize for the protagonist changes throughout the book and has multiple meanings at once. At the start of the novel kites symbolize good things for Amir‚ but it drastically changes after the winter of 1975‚ where the kite becomes a reminder of guilt and shame. In the concluding pages‚ the kite returns to a positive symbol. In Amir’s childhood the kite symbolizes a few things; it symbolizes some of the best times

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    down; the heaving circle cheered and made pig-dying noises. Then they lay quiet‚ panting‚ listening to Robert’s frightened snivels” (Golding 114). This quote‚ from the Lord of the Flies‚ written by William Golding‚ shapes symbolism‚ character development‚ mood‚ and theme of the story by creating suspense and displaying different sides of the characters’ personalities. One of the most distinct themes of the Lord of the Flies is savagery versus civilization. The group of boys‚ alone on this island‚

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    Role of Symbolism

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    Role of symbolism In the poem‚ the purpose of symbolism is using an object or reference to describe a deeper meaning to a story. The poem " Music of Spheres" by displayes that how to use symbolism to describe an object with deeper meaning. This poem is written by Jean Follain who was a French author‚ poet and corporate lawyer. The reason why I selected this poem‚ is because Jean Follain only used a few sentences to reflect its deep symbolic meaning of this poem. Language makes us human.

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    Great Expectations: Symbolism In life‚ symbolism is present all around us. Whether it is in the clothes we wear‚ the things we do‚ or what we buy‚ everything has a meaning. Symbolism is also present in literature and it is shown in Charles Dickens Great Expectations. The symbols of isolation‚ manipulation‚ the tragic hero‚ and wanting to be someone else are seen throughout the book through the characters of Estella‚ Magwitch‚ Miss Havisham‚ and Pip. The character of Estella represents the symbols

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    Symbolism on the Giver

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    In the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry‚ there are many different symbols and come to together to help form the theme. Symbolism and themes are difficult to infer in a text‚ but understanding these literary elements makes the book more interesting and entertaining for the reader. Symbolism is defined using a concrete word‚ object‚ color‚ picture‚ name and so forth to strand for a name‚ abstract idea‚ image‚ or event. For example a heart could stand for love and an American flag as freedom or patriotism

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    reader is presented with various symbols. The symbols are clearly made evident by Holden’s constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so important and their symbolism is directly related to the major themes of the novel. Allie‚ Holden’s young brother who died several years earlier‚ was a key symbol throughout the story. When Holden remembers incidents from his past involving Allie‚ his attitude changes‚ such as when he writes the composition about Allie’s baseball glove or when Holden

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    Symbolism in Araby

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    This paragraph from James Joyce’s "Araby" appears at the beginning of the story. This passage opens the story with a description of the boy’s home and neighbourhood. The passage also describes the boy’s life using symbolism and imagery done through the priest‚ the house and neighbourhood‚ and the garden. The importance of the boy’s relationship with his faith is immediately touched upon in the beginning of the story. The connection is indirectly made through the quotation‚ "it was a quiet street

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    Including setting‚ something supernatural happening‚ and having to save someone. This essay will tell you how these are in common. First of all Insomnia takes place in the fictional town of Derry‚Maine which has appeared in many of Stephen King’s books including The Stand. In The Stand one of the main character’s Frannie Goldsmith story starts in the fictional town of Derry‚Maine. Insomnia and The Stand aren’t the only Stephen King books that have Derry‚Maine in the book. Derry is also in Needful Things

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    Shakespeare plays are always canonized by public because of his innate ability in usage of literary devices‚ which upsurge the quality of his plays. Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a catastrophe that explain the lifestyle of an eleventh century king‚ whose overwhelming desire for wealth and power lead him towards evilness. Numerous literary devices are used by Shakespeare but the most prevailing motif used is symbol of blood. The author uses blood to symbolize guilt‚ death‚ and unfaithfulness.

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