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Symbolism in Liturature

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Added on  2019-10-18

Symbolism in Liturature

   Added on 2019-10-18

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1Student’s Name:Professor’s Name:Course:Date:Symbolism The symbolism in literature is a widely used practice in the literature. Using symbol, the deepermeanings are expressed in writings (Chadwick 35). In these cases, the symbol is used in twoways. Firstly, it can be represented by a figure of speech in which a person, object or situationreflects different significance other than the literal one. The symbolism can also be representedby the actions of a character in literature. In this case, the actions or words of the character add adeeper meaning to the context. The stories “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” and “TheLottery” are two such literary works where symbolism is used extensively. The discussionfocuses on analysing the symbolism used in these stories.In the story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”, Ursula Le Guin, symbolizes theinjustice, selfishness and the inhumanity through a child and the way it is being treated. Asindicated in the story, the child was kept in the dark to maintain the prosperity of the city. It is anact of inhumanity and injustice. The story also indicates that most of the citizens accepted thetreatment to the child. It represents selfishness as the citizens have not considered the wellbeingof the child for their interest. The act also indicates that individuals have not used their morality
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