Symbolism My Antonia is chock full of symbolism‚ effectively representing and delivering the messages and ideas Cather intended to -- from often overlooked fundamentals of life with greater meanings‚ to the value of new opportunities‚ to even the hardship of death. One of the most overlooked symbols in My Antonia is also one of the most fundamental elements of life. Every metamorphosis in the story’s plot is marked by a vivid illustration of the light around the characters. Light is used as a‚ subtle
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Symbolism in The Masque of the Red Death “The Masque of the Red Death”‚ written by Edgar Allan Poe is an allegory based on the absurdity that humans think they can escape dying. The Red Death symbolizes not just death itself‚ but a deadly disease called Tuberculosis. Many of Poe’s loved ones die from this disease. The story portrays ideas about life and death through objects and people. Poe uses elaborate castle chambers‚ a giant ebony clock‚ and a selfish prince to carry out the underlying theme
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depicts the town and the strong puritan values vested in its people. When accusations of witchcraft run ravage through the streets‚ such puritan purity is in question. The Crucible is a fitting title for Arthur Miller’s play.The English noun crucible symbolizes Salem‚ the trials and the resulting changes that occur. To start‚ a crucible being defined as a vessel that can withstand high temperatures is symbolic of Salem. Miller describes the unity of Salem under its Theocracy. He says‚ “ a combine of state
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In today’s society older generations say that the younger generation does not want to grow up. This is because it is evident society draws a connection between innocence and children. That growing up comes with responsibility‚ risks‚ and the the loss of that innocence. This is also evident in the novel‚ The Catcher in the Rye by J.D.Salinger. He tells the story of troubled teenager named Holden who struggles with the fact of growing up. Holden faces the fork in the road of choosing between childhood
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Daisy is also shown. When he waits outside her house in almost a stalking manner just to make sure she gets to bed safely. While he is standing out there‚ his pink suit is described as glowing underneath the moon (Fitzgerald 153). This pink suit symbolizes his love for Daisy. This general color can also mean something completely different. It can also be a symbol for death or dangerous events. An example of this death color is shown in this quote from the end of chapter 8: “The touch of a cluster
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Sunshine is used to symbolize goodness and purity. An example of this is when Hester takes Pearl in the forest. The sunshine shines on Pearl but disappears when Hester approaches. Hester cannot get near the sunlight because of her sin‚ but Pearl‚ who is an innocent child‚ can touch the light. This causes Hester to feel alienated from Pearl. Hester’s sin was solely her fault and has caused Pearl to live a life harder than the average child. The sun shining on Pearl symbolizes her helpless innocence
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A White Heron “A White Heron”‚ written by Sarah Orne Jewett‚ depicts a young girl whose love great love for nature and animals meant her and her family’s needs. Sylvia’s knowledge of birds including the white heron‚ she had to make a choice between saving the white heron and helping her family. Sylvia does both of these things because she is close to nature. Sylvia’s great understanding of the animals comes from her love for nature and wild creatures. Sylvia knows a lot about many different
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“Possibly it had occurred to [Gatsby] that the colossal significance of that light had now vanished forever” (93). The truth that Daisy does not act to Gatsby’s hope is evident‚ making it hard for Gatsby to achieve his dream. “Gatsby believed in the green light‚ the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then but that’s no matter- tomorrow we will run faster
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Jordan lay upon an enormous couch‚ like silver idols weighing down their own white dresses" (p.115) Many novels often use colors symbolism similar to the quote to represent characters’ personalities and characteristics. In the Great Gatsby‚ Fitzgerald uses the colors green‚ gold/yellow‚ grey‚ and blue to exemplify the characteristics of a person or place The most used color of the whole novel is green. Green symbolizes money. In the story money is the center of the characters’ lives. Gatsby thinks
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Glaspell’s play Trifles that really stands out to me is the bird cage. The drama Trifles is about Mrs. Wright who kills her husband and an investigation conducted by the sheriff‚ county attorney‚ and their wives Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Pete. The bird cage symbolizes her marriage which is like a cell or a jail that Mr. Wright is keeping her in. We see Mrs. Wright as a happy person who: “. . . used to wear pretty clothes and be lively‚ when she was Minnie Foster‚ one of the town girls singing in the choir” (988)
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