Use of Predator and Prey
The use of predator and prey: symbolism in cat and bird While reading the book, "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens, I noticed the connection between law and the mention of cats and birds. The cats and birds are used metaphorically drawing a picture of predator and prey for the reader to pick up on. The predator and prey relationship is in relation to the Court of Chancery and the ordinary citizens. The court is the predator or the unsuspecting and docile citizens. Specifically of interest are Krook's cat and Mrs. Flite's birds; they really draw out the citizen and lawyer relationship. With the realization of the symbolism, Dickens is leading us to question the nature of equity and the justice of law by exposing the underneath of the story. With specific view of the cat, the reader can see that it is painted in a mischievous light. Wh
The symbolism of the cage is significant to the sympathy of the reader. It also brought to the subconscious the feeling of the uneven level that the people of law and power had with the people of persecution and of prey. Flite picks up on the connection she has to her precious creatures: "I can't allow them to sing much," said the little old lady, "for (you'll think this curious) I find my mind confused by the idea that they are singing while I am following the arguments in court. What is interesting to think about is the fact that Mrs. It helped with sympathy and with hatred towards the characters. It was very helpful to me as the reader to pick up on this second level to the story. Krook who received her because of her "very fine skin" saves her skin. The reader needs to pick up on the helplessness that the people going up against the law have. This reflects on the situation that Mrs. These people are merely awaiting the outside force to decide their fate. And my mind requires to be so very clear, you know!" She suggests that the the law is hostile to the domestic way of life, and that it is possible to go against the holds of the law (Chancery's practice). She is waiting for judgment and her punishment is merely waitng for the door to be opened. en thinking of the cat as a symbol for the law and all associated with it, the light in which it is seen skews the reader's thoughts on what it is symbolizing.
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