Symbolism is a form of communication to carry the meaning through the use of symbols. For example, the devil can be described as evil, dark, lure and sin. God, for many people can symbolize hope, a cross, a dove and faith. Colors may also be used as a symbol. When you’re approaching a stoplight, the color green means you can go, the color orange means to proceed with caution, and lastly the color red embodies to stop. The metaphor life is a roller coaster is symbolic because it indicates that there will be good times and bad times in life that you’ll just have to face. He is a rock is symbolic because it demonstrates that he is strong and dependable. Love is a jewel signifies that love is rare and precious.
In 1861, William Faulkner’s story, “A Rose for Emily”, Emily has a father that is very protective and doesn’t allow any men to approach her. She is isolated growing up and never dates anyone, but after her father’s death she had a mental breakdown and kept her dad at her house for three days. Later on she gives up her father to the priest. Emily has to pay taxes but refuses to pay them because she said that …show more content…
The character Miss Emily Grierson is a symbol of desperation. When Emily’s father dies she keeps her father in her house for three days, which means she does not accept the fact that her father died. In an article titled “What details support that Faulkner uses symbolism in "A Rose for Emily," Enotes editors declares, “Her desperate attempt to maintain a hold upon the past has failed.” She also symbolizes stubbornness because she clings to her traditions and to the past which makes her stubborn. Miss Emily refused to let them fasten the metal number above her door and attach a mailbox to it. In an article titled called “Examples of Symbolism in the story “A Rose for Emily,” Hearst Seattle Media proposed, “The world is changing all around
In 1861, William Faulkner’s story, “A Rose for Emily”, Emily has a father that is very protective and doesn’t allow any men to approach her. She is isolated growing up and never dates anyone, but after her father’s death she had a mental breakdown and kept her dad at her house for three days. Later on she gives up her father to the priest. Emily has to pay taxes but refuses to pay them because she said that …show more content…
The character Miss Emily Grierson is a symbol of desperation. When Emily’s father dies she keeps her father in her house for three days, which means she does not accept the fact that her father died. In an article titled “What details support that Faulkner uses symbolism in "A Rose for Emily," Enotes editors declares, “Her desperate attempt to maintain a hold upon the past has failed.” She also symbolizes stubbornness because she clings to her traditions and to the past which makes her stubborn. Miss Emily refused to let them fasten the metal number above her door and attach a mailbox to it. In an article titled called “Examples of Symbolism in the story “A Rose for Emily,” Hearst Seattle Media proposed, “The world is changing all around