In William Golding's Novel, Lord of the Flies, there are many examples of symbolism. Golding uses a vast range of symbolism to show how the boys are adapting to the island as well as how they are slowly descending the ladder of civilized behavior. He uses the conch shell as a symbol of highhanded a...

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, symbolism is the key literary device. Symbolism is when one thing stands for another. It is a sin to kill a mockingbird. This is because mockingbirds do not harm anything, they just sing to you. The mockingbird symbolized both Tom Robinson and...

In the novel The Pearl, John Steinbeck uses symbolism in many different forms. Symbolism is defined as objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Symbolism in this novel effects how the reader views the story. The Scorpion, in Chapter 1, that bites Coyot...

Nature's SymbolismMuch symbolism is used in William Golding's Lord of the Flies. The nature on the island is used as the primary source of symbolism. There are three main uses of nature's symbolism: a pink conch shell, a pig's head, and fire. Nature is a symbol that parallels to the real world. ...

The Symbolism in a Soldier. The story The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane, was written to reflect the harsh Civil War realities. Cranes style of writing to portray these realities included the technique of symbolism. In this technique, symbols are hidden within certain objects throughout the...

\"The Glass Menagerie,\" by Tennessee Williams, is one of the most iconic plays of the 20th century. The play takes place in St. Louis in 1937 and tells the story of the Wingfield family. The family is inclusive of Amanda Wingfield - the somewhat unstable mother; Laura Wingfield - the crippled daugh...

Importance of Symbolism in The Lord of the Flies Symbolism plays a very important role in the novel The Lord of the Flies. In this novel by William Golding, the symbols used help explain the actions of the characters, and they help explain the true intentions of the deeper story. Each symbol h...

Symbolism is something that stands for or suggests something else. William Golding uses symbolism to create an intricate writing of great depth. Yet there are many symbols in the novel Lord of the Flies. There are four main symbols: the conch, the Beast, Lord of the Flies and the characters (...

Symbolism is the practice of investing things with a symbolic meaning, or by expressing the invisible or intangible by means of visible or sensuous representations; in other words, discussing or explaining a broader, more general topic by linking it symbolically with a specific event in a literary w...

Symbolism is an important part of Richard Wright's Native Son. One example of Wright's use of symbolism is the rat at the beginning of the novel. Parallels between Bigger and the rat are apparent. When the scene with the rat is more specifically examined, it becomes apparent that it is used to symbo...

In the novel Lord of the Flies by British author William Golding, symbolism and setting play a key role in story development. Symbolism was used throughout the novel when a feeling or a concept was given a physical shape in an inanimate object. Some of these symbols included the conch shell, Pigg...

The Symbolism of the Conch in Lord of the Flies Symbolism is a powerful literary technique used frequently by authors to express their ideas indirectly and creatively. Symbolism is defined as an object or idea that represents more than the object or idea itself. For example, in Antigone, Creon sym...

The Loss of Civilization Through Symbolism In his classic novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses many elements of symbolism to help the readers gain a greater understanding of his message. Symbolism can be anything, a person, place, or thing, used to portray something beyond its self. It is...

William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" is a story that addresses the symbolic changes in the South after the civil war. Miss Emily's house symbolizes neglect and poverty of the new times in the town of Jefferson. The rampant symbolism and Faulkner's descriptions of the decaying ho...

The symbol of fire is used throughout the entire book, Lord of the Flies. Although it ismentioned only briefly throughout, the significance of these occurrences has a strongeffect on the characters, book, and the reader. The author, William Golding, uses thefire to show the status of the peo...

Holden as a SymbolOne definition of a microscope is "an optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of objects." Holden Caufield can be symbolized by a microscope and its parts: the field of view, the focus, and the magnifier.Holden is like the whole o...

Gurroohraj Singh English 102 1, July 1999 "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner is a remarkable tale of Miss Emily Grierson, whose funeral drew the attention of the entire population of Jefferson a small southern town. Miss Emily was raised in the ante-bellum period before the Civil War ...

The cars that Willy Lowman own in Death of a Salesman symbolizes his mental well-being throughout his life. This will be examined in three separate sections, Willy's flashbacks, the 'present time' sections of the play, and finally the car crash. These explanations will be presented in chronological ...

In Lord of the Flies, Golding uses extensive use of the technique of symbolism to create meaning. Piggy's glasses suggests intelligence, tools, and technology. In the beginning of the novel, when the glasses were at their intrinsic state, the glasses represented logic, and good judgment. The ...

Exploring Symbols in O'Conner's "Revelation": God's Grace The Bible teaches that God's grace is received through faith alone. Jesus gave his life for the salvation of mankind, but he asks that mankind must believe in him to enter into heaven. In Flannery O'Con...

Reflecting their role in society, women in the Victorian era are often portrayed in a position that is dominated by men. In the nineteenth century women were controlled and maintain by their spouses and other influential men. In "The Yellow Wall-Paper" the protagonist represents the effect of the ...

Lord of the Flies Cruelty and savagery are all parts of human life. When the reigns of civilization are lifted, cruelty and savagery are left alone to roam freely. William Golding expresses the need for civilized order to maintain the cruel savage beast in us all. In Golding's Lord of the Flies, the...

The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe The Raven is one of Poe's best known works. It is a dialogue between a man who is mourning his lost love and a raven, which is the symbol of his sadness. Symbolism is a major aspect of Poe's writing. The poem begins late one night while the main character ...

American Literature reflects life, and the struggles that we face during our existence. The great authors of our time incorporate life's problems into their literature directly and indirectly. The stories themselves bluntly tell us a story; however, an author also uses symbols to relay to us hi...

The Glass Menagerie is by Tennessee Williams. Williams uses a lot of symbols in this play. Many of the symbols used in this play try to symbolize some form of escape or difference between reality and illusion. The first symbol isthe fire escape. This represents a "bridge" between the illusory...