She used every day objects and people such as the black box, Mr. Warner, and Mr. Summers, and she made their symbols go much deeper. The reason this short story is so memorable is because she uses the “iceberg effect” on her symbols. On the surface they play a simple role, but as you go deeper into their meanings you can see that they play a huge role in the story. Jacksons brilliance is shown through the short story, and her use of symbols is what makes her story so
She used every day objects and people such as the black box, Mr. Warner, and Mr. Summers, and she made their symbols go much deeper. The reason this short story is so memorable is because she uses the “iceberg effect” on her symbols. On the surface they play a simple role, but as you go deeper into their meanings you can see that they play a huge role in the story. Jacksons brilliance is shown through the short story, and her use of symbols is what makes her story so