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Owl Creek Symbolism
The story takes place during the American Civil War during the battle of Owl creek,Tennessee. The night before the battle the protagonist Joby (a 14 year old who is the drummer boy for one of the sides it was not specified in the story ). After an old peach seed from the previous year falls and hits his drum Joby then realizes that he might die and his family will never see him again then he starts to cry . the general comes up and after a speech that reassures Joby and that’s where the story ends. The theme is to face your fears and it’s okey to be afraid . the symbolism is unique and if the reader has time check it out and see for themselves.
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