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  • Moving Towards the Light: the Sun's Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter

    Moving Towards the Light: the Sun's Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter

    Every day it comes up in the morning and sets in the evening. If it is present, it is a beautiful day; if it is hidden, then it is a gloomy day. In Nathaniel Hawthorn’s book, The Scarlet Letter, the author uses the presence and absence of sunlight to represent the exposure and concealment of sin respectively. “it seemed to be her [Hester Prynne’s] first impulse to clasp the infant closely to her bosom;

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    Essay Length: 709 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 23, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Death of a Salesman Symbolism

    Death of a Salesman Symbolism

    Death of a Salesman Symbolism Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller is a play full of symbolism and themes that are intertwined with one another throughout the entire play. Most of these symbols are either symbolizing something that cannot be had, or something that is wanted but simply cannot be reached. The three symbols particularly used in this play are diamonds, seeds, and Linda’s stockings, all of which are either not obtained or simply

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jack
  • Does Death Symbolize Heroism in Uncle Tom’s Cabin?

    Does Death Symbolize Heroism in Uncle Tom’s Cabin?

    Is Stowe’s antislavery argument supported by the death scenes of Eva and Tom? In Uncle Tom’s Cabin the death of Eva and Tom can be symbolized as a heroic victory for the other characters, who are slaves, to be set free. Stowe parallels these two Christian figures, Eva and Tom, to Jesus’ death. Both characters that pass away have similar attributes that are emphasized throughout Stowe’s novel. They both had faith in God and they

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    Essay Length: 1,450 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Anarchy: Political Ideals to a Symbol of Unconformity

    Anarchy: Political Ideals to a Symbol of Unconformity

    Anarchy: Political Ideals To A Symbol Of Uncoformity “Anarchism, then really stands for the liberation of human mind from the domination of religion, The liberation of the human body from the domination of property, Liberation from the shackles and restraints of government”#-Emma Golman. During the late 1800’s urbanization began to inflict the cities and the industrial revolution began resulting in governments gaining more and more power. “The state is authority; its force”#-Mikhail Bakunin. As the

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    Submitted: March 31, 2010 By: Bred
  • Fahrenheit 451 - Symbolism

    Fahrenheit 451 - Symbolism

    Throughout English literature there are a number of authors who use symbolism to get a point across to the reader. Symbolism is a chance for the author to show the reader instead of tell. The futuristic book Fahrenheit 451 is a novel based around symbolism and ulterior meanings. Water and fire are symbols commonly used in all types of literature. These elements are especially apparent in mythology. Also, within the novel the parlor walls proved

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    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: regina
  • Symbols of the Scarlet Letter

    Symbols of the Scarlet Letter

    Symbols of The Scarlet Letter Symbolism in literature is represented by the deepness and hidden meaning inside a piece of work. It often reveals a moral or religious value. Symbolism in literature is very important, because without it, literature would just be meaningless words on paper. Perhaps one of the most symbolic pieces of works in American literature would have to be The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne. Symbolism is often found throughout The Scarlet

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    Submitted: April 9, 2010 By: Janna
  • Allegory and Symbolism In

    Allegory and Symbolism In

    Jake M. Arbutante Reaction Paper # 02 IV- Pasteur September 14, 2007 Allegory and Symbolism in Percy Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind” The Allegories and Symbolisms in the “Ode to the West Wind” 1st Stanza Wild west wind...: Here the tone seems to be very calming, because the wind was described as “wild”, this also gives the positive meaning to the poem. Unseen presence the leaves dead…: When I’ve read this line, the idea

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Symbolisms and Realisms in "the Great Gatsby"

    Symbolisms and Realisms in "the Great Gatsby"

    F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby has been identified as a great success, and perhaps even one of the greatest novels of all time. In order to be revered as a classic, a novel must have one or more qualities that place it above the rest. One of The Great Gatsby's best qualities is Fitzgerald's incredible use of realism and symbolism. Symbolism and realism the key elements that made this work a success are evident

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    Submitted: April 13, 2010 By: Mike
  • Cather in the Rye

    Cather in the Rye

    Catcher in the Rye The Catcher in the Rye and The Red Badge of Courage detail the gradual maturation of two immature boys into self-reliant young men. The steady speed at which Salinger’s and Crane’s language streams enables the reader to see the independent events that lead up to the ultimate rite of passage for both Henry and Holden. Although the pinnacle of maturity Holden reached concerned his pessimistic view of the world and Henry’s

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Monika
  • Themes and Symbols in "the Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

    Themes and Symbols in "the Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

    Themes and Symbols in "The Lottery" By Shirley Jackson The story entitled “The Lottery,” written by Shirley Jackson is an intriguing and shocking parable. “The Lottery” is set in a small village on a clear summer day. Written in objective third person point of view, “The Lottery” keeps the reader in suspense as the story progresses. The story begins June 27th on a “clear and sunny…full-summer day.” From the very beginning, irony occurs in the

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Symbolism in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Symbolism in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” was written by an unknown author during the medieval time period. Middle Age stories were about brave and heroic knights, such as the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, were popular because knights were thought to be perfect. They were to follow the code of chivalry, which were some rules for their behavior including religious and

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    Submitted: April 16, 2010 By: Vika
  • Comparing the Symbolism of the Houses in the Red Death and House of Usher

    Comparing the Symbolism of the Houses in the Red Death and House of Usher

    Comparing the Symbolism of the Houses in the Red Death and House of Usher Most stories have occurrences of symbolism. Symbols are used everyday in many different ways. For instance, the Bald Eagle is used to symbolize the determination and nobility of our United States of America. In both the Masque of the Red Death and the Fall of the House of Usher, the symbolic nature of the House plays an imperative role. The House

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    Submitted: April 21, 2010 By: Jon
  • Piano Lesson Symbolism

    Piano Lesson Symbolism

    August Wilson’s use of symbolism is an important and effective method of storytelling in The Piano Lesson. Symbolism is a technique used by writers to associate one object or idea with another. This technique is essential in The Piano Lesson due to the small-scale, rural environment in which the story is told. Important thoughts and ideas that Wilson is trying to portray about African-American society could never be expressed without symbolism, due to this small

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    Submitted: April 22, 2010 By: Anna
  • Symbolism in “the Secret Lion”

    Symbolism in “the Secret Lion”

    Symbolism in “The Secret Lion” “The Secret Lion,” written by Alberto Rios, is a short story rich in symbolism. The lion, or more specifically a secret lion, the arroyo, or river, and the grinding ball are all symbols used in the story to reinforce the theme of coming of age. The first and most obvious symbol in the story is the lion, or more specifically, the secret lion. It is not a literal lion. The

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    Submitted: April 24, 2010 By: Top
  • Symbolism in "the Chrysanthemums"

    Symbolism in "the Chrysanthemums"

    Nathan Thomas March 7, 2006 Symbolism in "The Chrysanthemums" In the short story, "The Chrysanthemums," the main character, Elisa Allen, is portrayed as a lean, strong, masculine figure. She is neglected sexually by her husband and later regains a new hope for her relationship. Elisa's femininity, frustration, hope, and eventual devastation are shown through Steinbeck's use of symbolism throughout the story. In the beginning of the story Elisa is tending to her garden of chrysanthemums

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Symbols in the Awakening

    Symbols in the Awakening

    In all novels the use of symbols are what make the story feel so real to the reader. A symbol as simple as a bird can mean so much more then what you see. Whereas a symbol as complicated as the sea, can mean so much less then what you thought. It is a person perception that brings them to the true meaning of a specific symbol. Symbols are message within a word that must

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    Submitted: April 30, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in the Great Gatsby

    Symbolism in The Great Gatsby   In The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald presents a book with great symbolism. Fitzgerald puts symbolism into the heart of the book so strongly that it is said you have to read the book several times to gain any level of understanding. Three themes dominate the text of The Great Gatsby. They are "time" how valuable it is, appearance, and perspective. Most of the books structure falls neatly into one

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    Submitted: May 1, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Symbolism in the Ancient Marinier

    Symbolism in the Ancient Marinier

    Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s use of symbolism in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner lends the work to adults as a complex web of representation, rather than a simple story about a sailor. The author uses the story of a sailor and his adventures to reveal aspects of life. This tale follows the Mariner and his crew as they travel between the equator and the South Pole, and then back to England. Without the symbols, The

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    Submitted: May 3, 2010 By: Fonta
  • The Symbolism of the Black Man and the Forest

    The Symbolism of the Black Man and the Forest

    The Symbolism of the Black Man and the Forest Symbolism can be used to show the inner meaning of an action or object. In the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there was a lot of symbolism. Some symbolic aspects of this story were the Black Man and the forest. The significance of the forest in The Scarlet Letter is great. Oftentimes the forest symbolizes the state of being lost spiritually. Hester and Dimmesdale

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: David
  • Use of Symbols in Sailing to Byzantium

    Use of Symbols in Sailing to Byzantium

    There are two ways in which a poet can express himself,firstly,direct through images which are suggestive and evocative,and secondly,through symbols.symbolism is necessary for a poet who wants to say more than what meets the eye,wants to suggest something beyond the expressed meaning. Yeats,of course,was no exception to this rule.From the first ,there were certain images and symbols to which hghe returned again and again,and into which he constantly pouredthe manifold accumulated tensions of though and

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: somali
  • Use of Symbols in Sailing to Byzantium

    Use of Symbols in Sailing to Byzantium

    There are two ways in which a poet can express himself,firstly,direct through images which are suggestive and evocative,and secondly,through symbols.symbolism is necessary for a poet who wants to say more than what meets the eye,wants to suggest something beyond the expressed meaning. Yeats,of course,was no exception to this rule.From the first ,there were certain images and symbols to which hghe returned again and again,and into which he constantly pouredthe manifold accumulated tensions of though and

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    Submitted: May 7, 2010 By: somali
  • Symbolism of “the Masque of the Red Death”

    Symbolism of “the Masque of the Red Death”

    In the Short Story “The Masque of the Red Death” Edgar Allen Poe uses objects and names to symbolize death can not be escaped. There are five main symbols to focus on: death, time, disregarding a problem in society, prosperity and ignorance; the objects identifying the symbols are the seven rooms, color, blood, the gigantic clock, and the Prince’s name. In “The Masque of the Red Death” there is a Prince named Prince Prospero. His

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    Submitted: May 8, 2010 By: Mike
  • Symbolism in a Streetcar Named Desire

    Symbolism in a Streetcar Named Desire

    Symbols are nothing but the natural speech of drama…the purest language of plays.” Once, quoted as having said this, Tennessee Williams has certainly used symbolism and colour extremely effectively in his play, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. A moving story about fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois and her lapse into insanity, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ contains much symbolism and clever use of colour. This helps the audience to link certain scenes and events to the themes

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Anna
  • The Letter a as a Symbol in the Scarlet Letter

    The Letter a as a Symbol in the Scarlet Letter

    Throughout the novel The Scarlet Letter there are many symbols. One of the biggest symbols of the novel is the scarlet letter A that Hester Prynne is sentenced to wear after she commits adultery. It is a symbol that is sewn onto her clothes for everyone to see. It is a punishment that is meant to humiliate her for the duration of the time that she stays in Puritanical Boston. During the novel, the

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Vika
  • Symbolism - Lord of the Flies

    Symbolism - Lord of the Flies

    Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, a group of children are stranded on an island when their plane crashes. Golding tells the story by using a group of boys stranded on a tropical island to illustrate the malicious nature of mankind. The boys are in a world of freedom of having no parents while living in

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    Submitted: May 9, 2010 By: Killa

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