In the story "The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst The Scarlet Ibis symbolically connects to doodle. Hurst uses symbolism to connect the bird and the boy by explaining the similarities between them. The scarlet color of the ibis symbolizes the red on doodle shirt when he is hunched over by the bush during the storm.(183).The bird also symbolizes doodle because the bird was in the wrong region which meant he was different to that area(179). And even though doodle was born different and was different because he could not walk.
In the memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, a theme is dreams are achievable= despite obstacles. In the book, Jackie speaks about growing up with a dream to become a writer, but she has dyslexia and her family and friends try to gently steer her away from her dream because they don't want her to be heartbroken if she ever fails because of her condition. In Woodsons poem, “when I tell my family”, her mother states, “It’s a good hobby, we see how quiet it keeps you. They say,/But maybe you should be a teacher,/a lawyer,/do hair . . .” (Woodson 229)
Mastery Assignment 2: Literary Analysis Essay Lee Maracle’s “Charlie” goes through multiple shifts in mood over the course of the story. These mood are ones of hope and excitement as Charlie and his classmates escape the residential school to fear of the unknown and melancholy as Charlie sets off alone for home ending with despair and insidiousness when Charlie finally succumbs to the elements . Lee highlights these shifts in mood with the use of imagery and symbolism in her descriptions of nature.
I personally think that the hatchet that Brian's mother had gifted him before the accident is the most symbolic, as many might question why the book was named ' Hatchet ' "yes, he had a hatchet ... but was it that big of a deal?" Is what people might argue. However, I like to think the hatchet was much more than a tool the author, Gary Paulsen, had placed into Brian's story. I think the Hatchet, as it takes care of Brian in multiple ways, almost takes the place of his parents, now...don' t send me to the mad house yet, let me explain, It was gifted by his mother, Gary Paulsen could of have had Brian find it in the woods, but he didn't.
In the first place, Fletcher uses symbolism in the story to link the hitchhiker as death. “Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge that morning in the rain, I saw a man - leaning against the cables. He seemed to be waiting for a lift. There were spots of fresh rain on his shoulders. He was carrying a cheap overnight bag in one hand.
In the memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming by Jaqueline Woodson, a theme is dreams are achievable despite obstacles. Throughout the book, Jackie shows an interest in storytelling, and achieving her dream of becoming a writer. The first example of dreams can be shown when Jackie explains how she struggles when reading in class. She goes at a much slower pace than everyone else, and by the time she is done reading the class has already moved on to something else. In Woodsons poem, “gifted,” Jackie states that, “I am not gifted.
There is a sentimental value that is attached to every families’ collection of heirlooms and keepsakes. No matter how long these items remain in storage or are hidden away; their representation always stays the same, they keep people connected to their family roots. Author John Updike’s short story, “The Brown Chest” uses symbolism and imagery and sensory writing to focus on the idea that family memories never fade away and material things can maintain a deeper meaning no matter what they endure. John Updike appeals to the reader’s senses to allow them to connect with what is occurring in the story on a more profound level. He begins the story by writing from the main character’s childhood perspective.
K.H Lim’s novel, Written in Black, follows young boy, Jonathan Lee, who is committed to reunite his family for his grandfather's funeral. The novel follows him on his journey across Bruni, South Korea determined to find answers about his mother's disappearance and brother’s banishment. Through this enduring journey Jonathan is brought into contact with disparate people and discovers friendship and himself. So, to obtain what he is searching for he still has a long way to go. Since he is searching for the truth, through Jonathan’s journey, Lim uses the black ink to symbolize the truth absolute.
Literary devices establish a foundation for authors to set forth a message that recurs within a passage of text. In Bernard MacLavertys’ “Secrets”, literary devices adequately convey the central theme. Throughout the story, the prominent theme that disloyalty engenders lasting guilt toward one's relationship is enhanced through symbolism. MacLaverty illustrates symbolism through wilting irises, to portray the loss of trust between Aunt Mary and her nephew. As the nephew sits in Aunt Mary’s sitting room, his gaze narrows to the oval table, the story states, “On the table was a cut-glass vase of irises, dying because she had been in bed for over a week.
A red rose has become a symbol for romance. Skulls a symbol of death. Four-leafed clovers have come to represent goodluck due to their rarity. Symbols are all over the place and have been for a long time, they are so ingrained within our everyday life that we miss a majority of them. They’re present in ads, on tv, even on the doors to the toilet.
Black Diggers is a play written by Tom Wright about the indigenous Australians who fought in World War II and their previously forgotten stories. The Ideas and themes involved in the text circle around two main points. The first is the inferiority of non-indigenous Australians in the play which can be seen by all the non-indigenous characters who aren’t called by their names. The second is the injustice shown towards non-indigenous soldiers due to discrimination and violence throughout the play. These arguments are evident in the old soldier’s monologue which was set in 1956.
In J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye children are a symbol of innocence. Throughout our world, children have been used or seen as a symbol of innocence. From being free of moral wrongdoing to having a lack of knowledge the word innocence means different things and it has a different connotation depending on the context it is used in. In The Catcher in the Rye the innocence of children, in its multitude of manors, is displayed through the actions of Holden, Phoebe, and other actions in the novel.
The book The Thirteenth Valley, by John M. Del Vecchio, follows the story of James Vincent Chelini and Alpha Company’s journey to the tree while going under hardship during the Vietnam War. Multiple soldiers from the Oh-Deuce are unfortunate enough to not make it to the tree, or die at the base of the tree. There are multiple symbolism scattered throughout the novel, such as the names of the boonierats, references to the bible, and what the journey to the tree means. The names that the boonierats possess gives an insight of what type of person they are and the impact they have in the book. The main character of the book, otherwise known as James Vincent Chelini, is given the nickname Cherry.
Words alone may not be enough to get a point across. Poets use symbolism to portray their emotions. An electronic poem allows an author to use ways other than words to symbolize his or her feelings. To Erin Smith, author of “For the Moon”, the moon and its phases represent her ever-changing life as she waits to achieve an unclear goal. An electric poem allows her to make connections to the reader through colors, pictures, and movement.
Green is a very prominent color in the story. Cassia chooses a green dress for her matching ceremony because it brings out her eyes. She says, "I like the idea that, for one night, I don 't look like everyone else"(page number). This shows her wish to stand out from the crowd and be unique. Green also represents Cassia 's strength.
