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different mediums. It is not just an idea but a real concept that is represented by many different people and symbols throughout American history. Most people think American freedom is only based on the concrete ideals we have gained over time however, American freedom is an abstract concept that has many physical features. American freedom cannot be seen but it does have many major symbols that it can be seen through. You can look across the New York Harbor in the middle of the night and see…

entirety of The Scarlet Letter to show the importance and meaning of several people, objects, and things. Hawthorne utilizes these precious symbols throughout the novel for various reasons. While some symbols only have one distinct meaning, others are ambiguous, unlocking the secrets of a story. For example, Hester’s beloved scarlet letter “A”, the most obvious symbol in the narrative, takes on many meanings, such as shame, punishment, and defiance. The dark forest represents both sin and…

figurative language, a deeper meaning can be achieved. In Lord of the Flies symbolism is used to great effect as countless examples are prevalent throughout the book. Symbols can be interpreted in whatever way the reader wants them to, having the ability to add another layer to a piece of literature. In my mask, I will use symbols to depict my ideas of the themes and figurative language of the Lord of the Flies. In my mask savagery and civilization are represented by the different…

love and although these are all key points to the story, there are many other symbols and parts to the story that may not be plain to see at first glance. Symbols can be found in many different areas of the book, like the symbol for public shame, which can be found in the scaffold where Hester stood. Although there are multiple symbols found throughout the story, perhaps the most interesting and numerous one is the symbols that surround Pearl. From the very beginning of the story Pearl is…

things, known as symbols to represent ideas in their writing. In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, almost every important person, place, or item is a symbolism for an idea. Hawthorne uses an impressive amount of symbolism and has the ability to essentially create the novel’s story, moral, and theme through this symbolism. Some of the symbolism in the book is simple, and shallow such as sunshine and light symbolizing truth and redemption; however, there are other symbols that stand for…

In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Márquez uses symbols of falconry, flowers, and religion to reflect on important thematic aspects of sexuality, purity, and honor. These symbols represent and provide insight into Márquez’s characters. Márquez’s use of symbolism helps pave the way for the themes that he presents in the novel. Márquez depicts the main character, Santiago Nasar, as a predator in the novel through not only the aggressive tone he uses when he describes him but also through…

want to be in the “kitchen” for the rest of his life. When the narrator mentions company, he is referring to the white Americans that view black people as less then them. The narrator is aware that the company is more superior than he is. Another symbol in the poem is “tomorrow” which the narrator is referring as the future. The narrator says, tomorrow, / I’ll be at the table (8-9). In lines eight and nine, the narrator does not literally mean that tomorrow he will sit at the table, instead, he…

Throughout the ages, we have seen that a symbol in literature can suggest more than its average run of the mill meaning. In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” she uses several different symbols for their realistic and symbolic meanings. On the realistic level, each symbol sets as a part and that has its own place in the story but represents a hidden thought or idea upon closer inspection. She uses symbolism for these items in the story to create a sense of foreshadowing and to create some…

Blindly following society’s norms can lead to consequences that negatively affect the lives of the followers. Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery begins with a focus on the villagers gathering for a lottery. The people begin to wonder where Tessie Hutchinson is who shows up late. Once the lottery begins, Mr. Hutchinson draws the marked paper leading to Tessie being chosen. She attempts to reason with the people claiming “it isn’t fair” (Jackson 6), however the villagers ignore her pleas and attack…

In 1954, William Golding wrote a book called “Lord of the Flies”, which was an allegory of real life events that were happening at the time. The fictional book is set during WWII, when a plane with a bunch of boys crashes on an island. With no adults left alive, they were forced to fend for themselves; to find a way to survive without falling into the shadow of savagery. In the end, the shadow does take over most of the boys and they go into war to try kill the only other boys who are still…