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Rites Of Passage In The Film Stand By Me

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Intro: The film Stand by Me is a coming of age story directed by Rob Reiner, it is based on Stephen King’s Novella The Body. The film is about the transition of four boys from childhood to adolescence and the rites of passage they experience throughout their journey. The film makes use of symbolism in a variety of forms to represent certain ideas and concepts. An example of symbolism is the train tracks the boys take to find the body, this represents the path they take in life. Music is also used in the film to define and enhance certain concepts. Para 1: Symbolism / rite of passage Rundown of boys-individual journey Rite of passage is the idea of an event or ceremony that marks an important stage in someone’s life. In the case of the film …show more content…

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