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    Situational awareness is very critical in dealing with emergency management and the planning process. One must always be prepared and ready in case of an emergency and/or a crisis. Both could be deadly depending on the circumstances and if you respond within a timely manner. Situational awareness is the best action anyone can take against accidents. Being alert of your current situation and thinking ahead of what may happen in the future is a must and essential for your survival. Communication…

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    “The story of an hour” by Kate Chopin’s is a story for those readers who like short stories that contain much symbolism within it. Although this book is full of symbolism, it begs the question what do these symbols mean in this story, as well as how does it relate to Louise. The story of an hour is about Louise Mallard a woman who finds that her husband Richard Mallard has died in an accident. So after locking herself in her room for a while she eventually gets out only to discover that her…

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    hurting Gregor. Gregor became really depressed after this, and just kind of laid in his room waiting to die, but that is not the only reason that caused Gregor to do give up. Gregor is the biggest symbol in this story I think because out of know were when he wakes up he turns into a giant roach this symbols his life, and himself. Every day he wakes up goes to work doesn’t really get treated well there. Comes home his parents really don’t pay him that much mind then does it all over again. He…

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    Hawthorne uses many symbols, for example the sunshine, the forest, and water. Symbols of things would be the scarlet letter itself and the symbols of places would be like the scaffold. Finally, symbols of people would include Dimmesdale and Pearl, also being a symbol, are one of the heavily symbolized characters in the book. Some of these symbols can help characters understand their lives or even foreshadow events that appear later in the story.. In this novel, the symbols are used frequently…

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    Symbols of Lord of the Flies In literature, objects, places, and even people often embody more than just themselves. Authors find ways to weave simple objects or characters into symbolic players that create a deeper story within the novel. How these symbols act and affect each other is how the author can communicate to the reader. William Golding, author of Lord of the Flies, uses symbols to illustrate his opinion on the stories of boys overcoming outrageous odds. Unlike other books, Lord of…

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    they are reading. It allows the reader not only to read the literal meaning but also what it symbolizes and how it can affect the whole story. There are many different symbols around us that we don’t realize. For example, a dove is a symbol of peace. Whenever you may see a dove you may think about “peace.” The color white is also a symbol. It may symbolize surrender. When in war and the opposing side wants to surrender they will raise a “white” flag. On the other hand the color red has a…

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    Parent child relationship is very sensitive. The theme of the two poems “My Father in the Navy: A Childhood Memory” by Judith Ortiz Cofer and “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden shows the ‘Father’ plays an important role in the upbringing of child and sacrifices his days and nights in hard labors or services in order to provide the needs of his beloved children. Similarly a child returns a father’s love and care by showing his/her admiration and affection. . “Those Winter Sundays” is a…

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    What is symbolism? Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas, objects, or qualities. It helps the reader distinguish the literature in a deeper meaning. Short stories, novels, and literature revolve around the use of symbols. Anything from a character to an object can be used as a denotation. You see symbolism in just about everything you read or even see. Directors and Authors use it to create vivid pictures to the audience. For example, in The Color Purple, Purple represents a…

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    represent his visualizations found in his story. Symbolism gives the reader ample understanding of what the setting and theme might be. They signify ideas and qualities by giving them the symbolic meaning that is different from their literal sense. Symbols are used in the everyday life; we see many of these things everywhere we go. For example, we all know that the red octagon symbolizes “stop” even if the words are not on it as well as a red light. We also know that the green light means “go”…

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    Symbols are a vital part of literature and contain many captivating interpretations and meanings that goes beyond the literary text. In literature, it is rare to find a single symbol that only has one connecting significant message. Most of the time, with the use of overlapping, similarities and connections, multiple interpretations can be used for a single symbol. One common form of symbolism that involves many different interpretations is nature, or more specifically, animals. Animals are a…

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