In order to unfold the theme of anyone being able to suffer from the emotional pain of loneliness Steinbeck’s uses the technique of symbolism to create a symbolic meaning to attribute to the ideas and qualities of a person‚ place‚ or object. Although present in all characters to some extent‚ the message of loneliness is especially present in Candy. Candy is an old ranch worker “swamper”
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of mistakes. So‚ no one person can rightfully point their finger in judgement‚ when he too has fallen short of perfection. In The Scarlet Letter‚ Nathaniel Hawthorne contrasts between outward appearance and inner secrets using elaborate symbolism‚ distinct irony‚ and theatrical dialogue to develop his argument that hypocrisy is eminent in all societies. The Scarlet Letter portrays the townspeople as a fierce and judgmental group symbolizing the hypocritical characteristics in the members of a
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from civilization and order to violence and savagery. The innocence of the young boys were taken over by their inner savagery‚ emphasizing the fact that every man is capable of brutality and evil. In the close analysis of the novel‚ Golding uses symbolism of the island as the Garden of Eden‚ Ralph and Jack as Cain and Abel‚ and Simon as the Christ to present the novel as a religious allegory‚ which suggest that innocents and purity will eventually be corrupted by the sin and inner savagery
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The Use of Symbolism in Literature Obviously‚ symbolism requires the use of a symbol. Symbolism in Literature A symbol is a common object that represents meaning. For example‚ a common symbol in literature is the color black. Black often represents darkness or night. It may also symbolize evil or something bad. Thus the symbol of black must be interpreted within the context of the story and in light of what the author may be trying to represent with his or her use of the color. Many types of
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A “hero” is defined as a person admired or idealized for their courage or noble qualities. To me‚ a hero is someone who will fight against the odds for what they believe is right‚ sometimes making a personal sacrafise for the benefits of others. In the book‚ the Scarlett Letter‚ author Nathaniel Hawthorne depicts main character Hester Prynne as the hero. Although it may be true that Hester commits the sin of adultery‚ we must look beyond that and on to how this sin not only beneficial to Hester‚
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66th Foundation Day Sca celebrate 66th Foundation anniversary last February 22 and 23‚ 2013 at Sca Luna La Union The said campus wide activity showered with inspirational and mind messages by Dr. Luinio Tongson‚ MD of Philippines of Surgeon‚ Dr Jun Cosme Camat‚ Ph. D‚ PTA Executive Committee President‚ and Mrs Olive D. Rilloraza‚ PTA President – Pre – Elemantary – Department. One of the highlights is the “Thanksgiving Mass” at St Catherine Parish Church last February 22. And motorcade where all
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An American Tragedy: Comparing "The Crucible" and "The Scarlet Letter" by: Jamie Newlands Two American authors‚ of two distinctly different time periods had one very similar task‚ to turn a piece of American History into a believable tragedy. Arthur Miller with The Crucible and Nathaniel Hawthorne with The Scarlet Letter. Perhaps one might wonder which author did a better job in doing so‚ but with such different pieces of work‚ this is hardly a question that can be answered. Miller’s the
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Sex‚ lies and deceit. These three things are what this novel is about. But it is so much more than that. In the book Ethan Frome‚ written by Edith Wharton‚ the author uses symbolism to represent many things such as death. Symbols such as Zeena’s red pickle dish‚ the cold season of winter‚ and the dead cucumber vine all represent important parts that make up this novel. Zeena’s red pickle dish is a dish Zeena treasures most. She received the pickle dish as a wedding present and only uses the dish
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Hypocrisy in the Scarlet Letter “Truth was the one virtue which I might have held fast… save when thy good – thy life – thy fame – were put into question.” These words spoken by Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter display her practice of situational morals and hypocrisy. Hawthorne displays this major element of human nature‚ hypocrisy in all characters save young Pearl who is blatantly unique from most people. Dimmesdale‚ Hester‚ and the entire Puritan community are hypocrites‚ and their hypocrisy
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“Masque of the Red Death”: Color Symbolism Symbols are everywhere‚ embodying meanings larger than life. One can find symbolism in music‚ literature‚ and even in decoration! They play huge roles in specific themes or emotions in certain situations. In “Masque of the Red Death”‚ by Edgar Allan Poe‚ death is personified‚ terror reigns‚ and tragedy strikes‚ as he tells a short tale of the infamous “Black Plague” that reigned over Europe in the middle ages‚ and how death is absolutely inevitable. In
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