“Symbolism is the use of multiple symbols representing differentiated terms in a system which conveys meaning.” Na Li writes this in, the international journal of language studies. Writers enjoy using symbolism, which allows the reader to form personal opinions. The ideas are left for the reader to form, without having the writer place it on the page. A dance is performed when both the reader and the writer understand each other through a work of literature. The creative mind of the reader and the brilliant work of the writer take part in the impact the piece of literature holds. This brings a deeper, more personal relationship between the reader and the material being read. Stephen Crane implements symbolism in, An Episode of War and Red Badge of Courage, through the use of color, nature and wounds.
Through the use of color as a symbol, Stephen Crane was able to convey different emotions in Red Badge of Courage. Colors have been used throughout history to convey different meanings. Paintings and other forms of visual art, depend deeply upon the emotions a certain color can …show more content…
Peace in the midst of war is very difficult to find, but Stephen Crane achieves this through the use of nature as a route of escape. William C.Snyder from the Department of English at Saint Vincent College explains that nature can be, “the great chain of being--or of maternality.” This explains the power that nature can have on a person's peace, especially when that person is far away from home and in the midst of war. That motherly figure, which is represented by nature brings the protagonist of Badge comfort and freedom to feel safe. In Badge, Stephen Crane allows some peace and states, “Nature was too calm,”(page 22, line 16) when comparing his wandering time to his time spent in war. For a soldier in war, nature would have seemed like a different world, one which was comforting as much as
Through the use of color as a symbol, Stephen Crane was able to convey different emotions in Red Badge of Courage. Colors have been used throughout history to convey different meanings. Paintings and other forms of visual art, depend deeply upon the emotions a certain color can …show more content…
Peace in the midst of war is very difficult to find, but Stephen Crane achieves this through the use of nature as a route of escape. William C.Snyder from the Department of English at Saint Vincent College explains that nature can be, “the great chain of being--or of maternality.” This explains the power that nature can have on a person's peace, especially when that person is far away from home and in the midst of war. That motherly figure, which is represented by nature brings the protagonist of Badge comfort and freedom to feel safe. In Badge, Stephen Crane allows some peace and states, “Nature was too calm,”(page 22, line 16) when comparing his wandering time to his time spent in war. For a soldier in war, nature would have seemed like a different world, one which was comforting as much as