The Painting of a Book Many great writers use color to further describe the nature of objects and characters; therefore‚ helping the reader develop a specific sentiment towards a story. In other words‚ colors expand on a person’s personality by creating feelings reflected by their clothing‚ general appearance‚ or attitude. Fitzgerald‚ the author of The Great Gatsby‚ portrays one of those writers who uses colors to further analyze the way a character and object presents itself‚ hints given to show
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in this novel was the role nature played on the plot line of the story. When I think of nature in this book‚ I think of the changing seasons that occurred throughout the story. In the beginning of this story‚ it is revealed that Nick first arrived in New York in the spring of 1922 and became Gatsby’s neighbour. To me‚ spring symbolizes the first stage in the cycle of life. This is because‚ during this time‚ new life such as flowers and trees begin to bloom. Spring essentially symbolizes a fresh
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utterly submerged.” By the “white race” Tom Is referring to a set of upper class that inherited their money‚ who are commonly known as “old money‚ ” the fact that white is being able to describe this old social class is evident of its meaning in this novel. Yet again‚ when the women were having their inconsequential conversation on (page 12) the use of white is to portray class‚ and leisure. Fitzgerald uses white here to show how easy these women have it and don’t ever have to work a day ‚ because they
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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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Gatsby’s green light was his hope in Daisy leaving Tom for him. The reason for his massive parties and exuberant clothing was to impress Daisy. Even before he left for the war‚ him and Daisy had loved each other. He wrote a letter to Daisy explaining his love for her
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How far would you go to get what you want? Macbeth went as far as killing his loved ones to stay in power. In the book Macbeth death is represented as being too easy and short. In this book death represents how life is short and living in it is hell. This book is about how ambitous takes over someone so far‚ that they will kill anyone who gets in their way. Shakspeare uses animals and things to portray death. When lady Macbeth heard of her husband coming she said‚ “The raven himself is hoarse”
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important thing” (Golding 162). The fire symbolizes the structured society the boys want to exist on the island. The fire represents structure and organization. Without the fire‚ the boys will never be rescued‚ and without an organized‚ structured society‚ they will not survive. Just as organization and structure are essential to the perpetuation of a society‚ the fire is vital to the survival of the boys on the island. When describing the setting of the novel‚ the narrator states‚ “It [the island]
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Golding creates symbols throughout the novel Lord of the flies that contribute to weather humans are good or evil. Golding’s symbols effect each character immensely. Leadership‚ hope‚ and darkness all are symbols to the novel. The conch‚ being one the first symbols introduced in the novel contributes to both good and evil. leadership builds a society but also tears everyone apart. The fire‚ representing hope‚ an important resource and symbol to the novel‚ is needed for both the evil and good
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Frederick Douglass once said “The mind does not take its complexion from the skin” Many people in the town of Maycomb feel that colored people are less important because of their skin. Life is too short to only see the outside of people. In “To kill a mockingbird” by Harper lee‚ The story takes place down South in a town called Maycomb. In this small town there is racism‚ discrimination. kindness‚ and innocence‚ Symbolism is issued throughout the novel by Harper Lee to introduce the topic of racism
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Paul’s Case Critical paper Colors can symbolize an array of different feelings. In this case the story refers to several colors‚ which symbolize his frustrations‚ feelings and desires. In ‘Paul’s Case’ yellow refers to the ugliness‚ lies and fears in his life‚ blue indicates his dream world‚ red represents his desire to see himself differently‚ and purple pulses with luxury‚ royalty and prosperity in Paul’s new life. The first color that stands out the most is yellow because it refers to the ugliness
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