character to symbolize a trait of society. In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding‚ the character Jack embodies mankind’s inevitable descent into savagery. This can be shown through his appearance‚ his personality‚ and his actions. Throughout the book‚ the way Jack looks symbolizes how humans would resort to violence in dire situations. In the beginning of the book‚ Jack was described as a relatively normal child and nothing seems off or threatening about him; this symbolizes humankind before
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” However‚ what symbolizes Hell‚ complete separation from God‚ could be a lot colder. In Dante’s Inferno‚ an epic poem written by Dante‚ the center of Hell is described as ice which encases the prince of the dark world as he eternally feasts on the three sinners worthy of this punishment. However‚ in A Paradise Fallen‚ a book written by John Milton‚ Hell is described as a furnace which gives off no light‚ but burns in a great inferno. Dante’s version of the center of Hell symbolizes the trap that
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the novel‚ William Golding uses Simon and the mother pig to symbolize how the loss of innocence can lead towards the increase in savagery in humans. In The Lord of the Flies‚ Simon symbolizes the loss of innocence. In chapter 8‚ the lord of the flies‚ “Fancy thinking the beast was something you could hunt and kill!” It goes on saying‚ “You knew didn’t you? I’m part of you? Close‚ close‚ close! I’m the reason it’s no go? Why things are what they are.” The beast / lord of the flies is not real and is
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Our beautiful white-.” This was the first time the author symbolized white as being innocent ‚but certainly not the last. Fitzgerald uses white here because the color white is suppose to be pure yet‚ unblemished by the world. However‚ the author does represent innocence in a different way‚ he showed the loss of Gatsby’s innocent when he kissed Daisy‚ this was the only time Fitzgerald interpreted the loss of innocence‚ instead of the presence of
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what does the balloon symbolize in the first part last story? I believe that the balloon would symbolize the innocence and that nia is giving her to Bobby. in the words and way she said she was pregnant and handing him the balloon on his birthday said that she wanted to soften the blow. when nia was a kid she wanted to be a balloonist and make children happy with balloons. why did Bobby leave his daughter and why did the basketball roll away and go down the hall as if it was running away from Bobby
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depicts the town and the strong puritan values vested in its people. When accusations of witchcraft run ravage through the streets‚ such puritan purity is in question. The Crucible is a fitting title for Arthur Miller’s play.The English noun crucible symbolizes Salem‚ the trials and the resulting changes that occur. To start‚ a crucible being defined as a vessel that can withstand high temperatures is symbolic of Salem. Miller describes the unity of Salem under its Theocracy. He says‚ “ a combine of state
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For instance Reverend Hale represents the publishers who refused to put Millers play put to the public even though they believed in what he was saying‚ they feared being accused themselves and they feared criticism. Marry Warren represents all the people who followed McCartney’s accusations blindly. Abigail represents McCartney himself. The Salem Witch Trials were a good metaphorical
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In Harper Lee’s novel‚ To Kill a Mockingbird‚ there are many different characters who symbolize a mockingbird. These characters have been hurt in some way despite their innocence. Some characters have different enemies and some characters have mutual enemies. The novel emphasizes on the way that each character handles their trials. Jem and Scout are two of the main characters in the story. One day they both get air rifles. Their father‚ Atticus‚ gives them a reminder before they can shoot their
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Sunshine is used to symbolize goodness and purity. An example of this is when Hester takes Pearl in the forest. The sunshine shines on Pearl but disappears when Hester approaches. Hester cannot get near the sunlight because of her sin‚ but Pearl‚ who is an innocent child‚ can touch the light. This causes Hester to feel alienated from Pearl. Hester’s sin was solely her fault and has caused Pearl to live a life harder than the average child. The sun shining on Pearl symbolizes her helpless innocence
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Glaspell’s play Trifles that really stands out to me is the bird cage. The drama Trifles is about Mrs. Wright who kills her husband and an investigation conducted by the sheriff‚ county attorney‚ and their wives Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Pete. The bird cage symbolizes her marriage which is like a cell or a jail that Mr. Wright is keeping her in. We see Mrs. Wright as a happy person who: “. . . used to wear pretty clothes and be lively‚ when she was Minnie Foster‚ one of the town girls singing in the choir” (988)
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