Symbolism Essays

There are many literary devices used in writing a short story. Some important literary devices are irony, symbolism, and imagery. This not only gives insight to the author’s style but it also allows the reader to understand the short story they are reading. In “The Cask Of Amontillado,” by Edgar …

One might ask how the scientific facts of the functional purpose of a plant would connect to a literary piece, especially the well-known play, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry. The plant in the text symbolizes the foundation for the family, honest hope, and Mama’s dreams. Symbolism …

The Boondock Saints follows brothers; Connor and Murphy McManus as they set out to rid South Boston of the evil that is: murderers, rapists, and organized crime. Believed to have the divine right from god to kill the McManus brothers begin to “take out” all that is bad and corrupt. …

The Shawl written by Cynthia Ozick and Edgar Allen Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death are elaborate allegories that use symbolism and imagery to illustrate the image of death. In both these stories, death is inevitable, the end of a human life. However, in the first short story, The …

To a first time reader, Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” seems simply as a curious tale with a shocking ending. After repetitive reading of Jackson’s tale, it is clear that each sentence is written with a unique purpose often using symbolism. Her use of symbols not only foreshadow its surprise and …

The menstrual cycle has long been considered a symbol of many different things in cultures around the world: in many African cultures, for example, it is recognized as the link to the passing on of life and as such is celebrated by many African women, and in many Judeo-Christian cultures …

Hemingway uses a variety of literary techniques to produce a sense of ambiguity in the reader in Cat in the Rain. He starts by using rain to evoke feelings such as melancholy and emptiness in the reader. He then uses techniques such as characterization, repetition and symbolisms to express feelings …

Thira is the main island of Santorini, the location of an ancient city. Excavation carried out in 1896 by Baron Hiller indicated that there was some kind of settlement dating back as early as the 9th century BC. However back then little else was known. After the ancient architecture was …

Symbolism is an effective tool used by authors to construct meaning beyond the boundaries of literal understanding. It is the process by which ideas are expressed through the use of imagery that conveys meaning beyond its own physicality. In the novella ¬Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad uses symbolism to interrogate …

The story of Cinderella has been shared through many generations, exploring the life of a beautiful girl who is cruelly abused by her wicked stepsisters and stepmother. The director of Cinderella uses a song in every scene, making a definite contribution to the tone of underlying happiness despite the pitiful …