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Stitching Conclusions The physical world is filled with symbols. Symbols, physical objects that represent ideas, emotions, or philosophies, are universally recognizable and important, especially in the literary tradition. Authors use symbols to rationalize the world by connecting thoughts and people; they use symbols to explain and expose the reality of the world, society, and the human condition. Yet, in many ways, the significance of symbols transcends beyond their connections to themes.…

defining factor of his personal identity. What I also figured was that his siblings were the ones that erected this stone, and that they had some say in what symbols were used. Following my visit to St. John 's, I wanted to learn more about how the USS San Diego figured into Charles 's life, and potentially why his siblings chose this symbol as a means of keeping their connection to their brother viable. From records, I was able to find that Charles was drafted into the Navy for World War II in…

“Trifles” Reading Response Essay In Susan Glaspell’s play, “Trifles”, there are many social concepts that the author asks her audience to understand and consider. Elements that were considered while reading and analyzing the play were symbolism, the men’s social and psychological detachment towards womanhood, the deficiency of equality towards women and also the lack of proper and necessary communication between the characters in the play. All of these concepts connect to human experience…

father did not allow her to date so Miss Emily remained single for most of her life. Emily is a woman who is very stubborn when it comes to losing family or loved ones, as you will find out later. A few symbols in this work are the color black, Emily’s house, and the strand of hair. The first symbol is the color black. Emily starts to only wear the color black after her father’s death because she is in the biggest state of denial. She absolutely refuses to accept the fact that her father has…

change that (Wyatt). Her family was slaveholders and Chopin represents this into some of the imagery and symbols that are portrayed in some of her works. She died in 1904 leaving her voice in her works (Wyatt). Some of her works include: The Awakening, “A Respectable Woman”, and “The Story of an Hour” (Wyatt). In the short story “Desiree’s Baby”, Kate Chopin uses characters, themes, and symbols to explore female independence in order to produce a change. The characters in “Desiree’s Baby” play…

the basement is an important symbol in “The Book Thief” when he says 'Apart from everything else, the book thief wanted desperately to go back to the basement, to write, or to read through her story one last time. In hindsight, I see it so obviously on her face. She was dying for it-the safety of it, the home of it-but she could not move. Also, the basement didn't even exist anymore. It was part of the mangled landscape.' (Page 13) The basement is an important symbol in “The Book Thief” because…

Fire has always been a prominent symbol throughout human history, representing both purity and destruction. With this duality, it serves a major role in Lord of the Flies, a book about a group of English schoolboys who get stranded on an uninhabited island and turn from innocent children into violent savages. The dour outcome and the pessimistic view of humanity expressed in the book was undoubtedly contributed to by William Golding’s service as a naval officer in World War 2. In Lord of the…

Apart and Poisonwood Bible there are so many symbols analyzing the book. Symbols are a person, place, or thing helped to represent a bigger picture. These symbols are made to help create meanings within stories, to help represent something, or create a metaphor in literary pieces. However symbols can have various meanings whether it vivid or deep. For example black is usually use to symbolize something bad such as death or evil. To find out these symbols you have to analyze the story, and what…

In the modern literary movement, authors practice certain philosophies that can affect their styles, thoughts, and beliefs. A few examples are Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. All three authors share one common idea: transcendentalism. In the nineteenth century, transcendentalism is a popular type of philosophical campaign that emphasizes the dignity of an individual and advocates a simple, mindful life. Transcendentalism contains several key ideas, which state that…

Innovative novels, much like significant events and notable people, are capable of providing inspiration for artists in their works of pop culture. One of these novels, Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, has contributed ideas that have been replicated and referenced in many modern works of cultural art, ranging from dystopian television shows to songs. Many artists use these references to apply Orwell's arguments to modern events, holding testament to the truly innovative nature of Nineteen…