Reality Vs. Symbolism In Araby, By Harper Lee

I believe that the symbolism of the fence in “Araby” stands for the division that the boy faces in the aspect of reality vs. illusion. In Araby, the boy cannot obtain the affection of Mangan’s sister, therefore, the fence can symbolize this idea that “what the boy dreams” of versus “what is actually occurring” cannot and will not happen due to the unobtainable status and obstacles that are in his way. In other words, the fence seemingly symbolizes the unobtainable status and his disillusion with reality that he soon overcomes when faced with the disappointing realities of the bazaar that was meant to be extremely wonderful. A major literary work, that I have read in another English class, which is indeed political, is Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. In To Kill A Mockingbird, we learn about the roles of race and prejudice, and justice and judgement that all took place during this time period in Alabama. Significantly speaking, this piece of literature is out rightly very political. Between discussing the trial of an accused rapist and diverging into the details of moral codes, it can be seen that To Kill A Mockingbird discusses many problems that …show more content…
In Paper Towns, Margo flees her home, family, and friends, in Orlando to go pursue a life alone in the middle of a paper town in New York. This type of ‘flight’ is more along the lines about escaping the harshness of her realities in order to be able to discover her true self. Margo justifiably leaves Orlando and everyone she’s ever known and loved all so that she could go out and discover who she truly is and not who these people have made her out to be. Essentially, Margo escaping and or fleeing Orlando was the only way that she could possibly begin to “take flight” as a person. By gaining the freedom that comes with fleeing a situation, Margo suddenly becomes almost like a bird in flight, seemingly going where she may as she