Holly Symbolism

Symbolism is used in literature as a visual representation of something invisible, which provides deeper meaning to the writing beyond what is being described. In “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, various examples of symbolism are incorporated into the story. The plot and action that take place in the excerpt can be thought of as one level, while the symbolism of certain things in the writing act on another level to enhance the story. Birds are of extreme symbolic importance within the narrative, and encourage a reader to think below the surface of the text.

Symbolism is used in A Christmas Memory to mirror Sook’s actions. Capote uses Queenie for that purpose. For example, Capote writes in paragraph twenty-eight after Sook had been upset and buddy comforts her, “Queenie jumps on the bed to lick her cheeks.” Symbolism is very a important part in this short story because queenie always shows sooks reaction to the things happening around them. Capote uses symbolism on himself as well is this short story. The symbol for Capote

The last symbols are the gifts from Boo Radley. The gifts are a show of affection from Boo to Scout and Jem. This falls into the theme because the whole town has rumors about how horrible Boo is. Wild stories such as how Boo looks into people’s windows at night and how he stabbed his father in the legs with scissors. They judge Boo because he does not come out of his house at all, but Boo is really just another human being. He is capable of love and happiness just like everyone else.

Many people have certain symbols in their life that bring them comfort and represent who they are as a person. In Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train, symbols function to convey Molly and Vivian’s desire to maintain their connections to their pasts, their search for self-identity, and the trauma and loss they experience. Molly’s turtle tattoo exemplifies Molly’s personal identity and represents much of the loss she has experienced as a child. The loss, trauma, identity and longing to stay connected to her loved ones that Vivian has and experiences is symbolized by her Claddagh necklace. The charm necklace that Molly wears signifies the connection to her late father, her own character, and the loss she has experienced.

Facing challenges will happen all threw people's life if you want it to or not. There are many challenges people can be faced with and death is one. Death is a problem people can face in different ways. Many of the effects of death can be shown through novels, movies, and poems. The novel chrysalid can show the effects of death and how it challenged the character’s lives in the novel. John Wyndham the writer of Chrysalids used character journeys to get his point across about how character can escape death. The characters he used are David, Aunt Harriet, and Sophie Wender. They are all affected in different ways. David is affected by his powers, aunt Harriet is affected by her miss fortune of having mutant babies, and Sophie is affected by her

Have you ever had a normal day turn into a crazy day just like that? In the beginning of the story Song of the Trees by Mildred D. Taylor, it starts off with the children going out into the forest to go collect their milk and eggs. This story represents that people should stand up for what they believe in.

A key aspect in writing an interesting story is forming symbolism. As the result of symbolism, readers can dive just a little bit deeper into the meaning and core of the work. Birds are a moderately frequent emblem, serving as representations of freedom, independence, and not afraid to be loud or to speak their minds. In Kate Chopin’s novella, “The Awakening,” birds were used to express Edna’s true feelings and desires, to explain the courage required to defy the standards, and to show Edna’s final defeat.

Much like the kitchen, the birdcage is also used as a symbol for Mrs. Wright. In the play, Mrs. Peters finds the birdcage empty. The two ladies also find that the cage?s door hinge is pulled apart. The ladies conclude that someone had ?been rough with it.? The cage in the play suggests many things. A cage signifies imprisonment and captivity. This easily fits within the play and represents the confinement

Who is Holly Golightly? Socialite? Opportunist? A Lost Soul?-a "free bird" not to be caged?....no, she is an existential rogue. Truman Capote carefully handled the creation of this character and through her was able to elaborate on major existential themes. She is clearly one of Capote's most intricate characters and possibly, the greatest existential icon in both American literature and classical, American cinema . With this analysis, Holly Golightly must be broken down to obtain a further glance into the numerous existential elements she inhibits.

The symbolism of the Christmas tree aka the “Yule-tree”, has been around for many centuries. Many can relate to being a kid and decorating the Christmas tree at home. Those kind of memories are priceless. But would you believe, the tradition was viewed as a pagan before it became a Christmas tradition.

Throughout the play there are three main symbols; the bird, the bird cage and the jar of preserves. The bird symbolized Mrs. Wright and how she loved to sing because the bird was always singing. As the play progresses Mr. Wright grows annoyed with the bird and kills it. The canary’s death represented how Mrs. Wright is dead inside from her neglectful marriage. The bird’s cage symbolized the cage of a marriage Mrs. Wright was in. She felt trapped by her husband’s emotional abuse. When the bird cage broke, it represented the death of Mr. Wright and the freedom that Mrs. Wright felt after breaking free from her long, painful marriage. The last jar of cherry preserves symbolized how Mrs. Wright was still standing. After a failed marriage and losing her bird, which was the one thing she cared most about, Mrs. Wright managed

Freeman uses many forms of symbolism in “A New England Nun.” One form of symbolism includes Louisa’s pet canary. In the piece Freeman says, “A little yellow canary that had been asleep in his green cage at the south window woke up and fluttered wildly, beating his little yellow wings against the wires. He always did so when Joe Dagget came into the room” (Freeman 1323). She uses the canary as a symbolism for Joe’s disturbance in Louisa’s calm, quiet life. She also uses symbolism with Louisa’s pet dog, Caesar. Caesar has been chained up his whole life, because she believes he is dangerous when he clearly is not. This symbolizes Louisa’s seclusion and solitude from the outside world because of her desire to stay within her safe environment. These forms of symbolism enhance the piece by giving the reader more to think about within the story and the ability to interpret the story in more than just one

In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Holly GoLightly battles with a psychological struggle between the basic need for stability and the aspiration for freedom. Throughout the book, Holly is coded as various animals symbolizing her independence. She fears being captured by her feelings of belongingness. Although she may toy with the idea of personal connection through superficial relationships, she ultimately chooses isolation, which she believes, is freedom.

Holly is wanderlust. She is the embodiment of a globetrotter. She has a hunger for freedom and it shines through her everyday activities. Holly is disbursed by her need to always escape from places, people and things. Even Holly's identity is in a constant state of change. Holly adopts the name "Holiday Golightly", which summarizes her approach on avoiding stability by making a holiday out of life, and deserting relationships and responsibilities that she feels interfere with her freedom.

The next event is the theft of her purse. While she is in the bathtub the janitress knocks and comes in, needing to inspect the radiators. When she gets out of the bathtub to get a cigarette from her purse, it is gone. She knows that the janitress has taken the purse. Her purse made of gold cloth symbolizes all property. The purse represents the difference between the haves and the have-nots. As she is going over whether or not to confront the thief she thinks it would cause "a great deal of ridiculous excitement." She again decides to "let it go."