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Symbolism In Looking For Alaska
In Looking for Alaska the world shown in the book is a labyrinth because nothing lasts forever a moment of happiness can become the memory we can’t forget.For example was when Alaska was young her mother took her to the park which was a happy memory but it’s also the day that shaped her life and guilty she can’t forget.(Green 119)”Why didn’t you call 911?’and trying to give her CPR,but by then she was plenty dead.Aneurysm.”This day was her favorite day but also became the day she can’t take out o her memory, the day she saw her dear mother die in front of her.And also the day that changed everything for her the fear that her father hated her for it.Another example was the last night Pudge got to spend with Alaska.(Green 130)”Alaska started.Truth
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