Symbolism is important because it allows a writer to be more creative and causes the audience to be more attentive to the story. A writer can use all kinds of symbolism, such as, colors, objects, or even a person to represent something. The American flag is a symbol of America, the thirteen stripes are the symbols for the thirteen colonies and the fifty stars are symbols for the fifty states. Symbols are everywhere. Symbolism can be defined as, “the use of symbols to represent ideas, or the meaning of something as a symbol” (“Symbolism”). Symbols can mean whatever a writer wants it to mean and be anything a writer wants it to be. Symbolism is a powerful tool, that can open an audience’s eye to see something in a whole new light. In the short
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In Ray Bradbury’s story, time is a symbol of ignorance. It takes a creative writer to keep an audience interest. A source states, “Although Ray Bradbury became arguably the best-known science-fiction writer in the United States, the majority of his work, which ranges from gothic horror to social criticism, centers on humanistic themes” (“Ray Bradbury”). The readers can assume Bradbury is going to write about science-fiction before they pick up one of his works because that is the genre of stories he writes. In the short story “Zero Hour,” Ray Bradbury sets the change with children playing a game, but little do the audience know that it is not just a game. Bradbury writes, “ ‘The most exciting game ever!’ gasped Mink, pink-faced…Mrs. Morris surveyed the fleeing tot. ‘What’s the name of the game?’ ‘Invasion!’ said Mink” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Children are known for having wild and creative imaginations, so the parents do not think too deeply about what their child may actually be doing. Children are also known for being innocent, so they do not pose as a threat to many. Therefore, this makes parents ignorant of the dangers that the children can actually cause. The story goes on, “Another …show more content…
When people look at rose, they do not see destruction or death. One source classifies a rosebush, “…have become symbolic of love, and often resurrection…it is also sensuality and seduction” (“Rose”). The rosebush is used in the story to show the resurrection of the aliens. It also shows the seduction that Drill has over Mink. The rosebush in the story is more than just a regular rosebush. The author writes, “Mink talked earnestly to someone near the rose bush – though there was no one there” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Mink is either really talking to someone or she has become crazy. The rosebush is where Drill is hiding from adults, so it is not just some regular plant, it is chosen by Drill. Bradbury writes, “ ‘And they thought of how grown-ups are so busy they never look under rosebushes or on lawns!’ ” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Drill knows that the parents are too smart for him to persuade. That is why he chooses the rosebush as his place to hide. That is where the ignorance is shown, the parents. Sure, kids go out and play in the dirt, that is what they do. If one of the children’s parents would go and check on the children, instead of staying in the house all day and letting the children play, then Drill would have been discovered and the parents would have been able to attack. Yet, the rosebush is not the last the symbol from
In Ray Bradbury’s story, time is a symbol of ignorance. It takes a creative writer to keep an audience interest. A source states, “Although Ray Bradbury became arguably the best-known science-fiction writer in the United States, the majority of his work, which ranges from gothic horror to social criticism, centers on humanistic themes” (“Ray Bradbury”). The readers can assume Bradbury is going to write about science-fiction before they pick up one of his works because that is the genre of stories he writes. In the short story “Zero Hour,” Ray Bradbury sets the change with children playing a game, but little do the audience know that it is not just a game. Bradbury writes, “ ‘The most exciting game ever!’ gasped Mink, pink-faced…Mrs. Morris surveyed the fleeing tot. ‘What’s the name of the game?’ ‘Invasion!’ said Mink” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Children are known for having wild and creative imaginations, so the parents do not think too deeply about what their child may actually be doing. Children are also known for being innocent, so they do not pose as a threat to many. Therefore, this makes parents ignorant of the dangers that the children can actually cause. The story goes on, “Another …show more content…
When people look at rose, they do not see destruction or death. One source classifies a rosebush, “…have become symbolic of love, and often resurrection…it is also sensuality and seduction” (“Rose”). The rosebush is used in the story to show the resurrection of the aliens. It also shows the seduction that Drill has over Mink. The rosebush in the story is more than just a regular rosebush. The author writes, “Mink talked earnestly to someone near the rose bush – though there was no one there” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Mink is either really talking to someone or she has become crazy. The rosebush is where Drill is hiding from adults, so it is not just some regular plant, it is chosen by Drill. Bradbury writes, “ ‘And they thought of how grown-ups are so busy they never look under rosebushes or on lawns!’ ” (“Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury”). Drill knows that the parents are too smart for him to persuade. That is why he chooses the rosebush as his place to hide. That is where the ignorance is shown, the parents. Sure, kids go out and play in the dirt, that is what they do. If one of the children’s parents would go and check on the children, instead of staying in the house all day and letting the children play, then Drill would have been discovered and the parents would have been able to attack. Yet, the rosebush is not the last the symbol from