1. Both characters, Hugh Whitbread and Sally Seton, represent symbols that stand in contrast with each other throughout the novel. Hugh is an old friend of Clarissa, and represents de epitome of the English gentleman- he is conservative, well-dressed, charming and wealthy-, but being so, he has no substance to him. This pathetic personification is shown in the dislike from everybody. Hugh, like Richard, are very traditionalists, however, he is a shallow man that cares about only for surfaces and excess. On the other hand; Sally, another Clarissa´s old friend, represents the opposite of Hugh. She´s a rebel and is always breaking social taboos. Her free-spirited way is what Clarissa loves and admires most from her. Clarissa´s best memory is
Throughout the novel, the reader is presented with many different symbols. The symbols are clearly seen by Holden's constant repetition of their importance. The symbols are so important and their symbolism is directly related to the major themes of the novel.
In the novel, Hurston utilizes the personal experiences with her family to create complex characters in the story. It centers on John Pearson, a man who lusts after many women. John’s desire for women at times appe...
One symbol in the novel is Hester. A symbol is a person or thing that indirectly represents an object or idea. Hester symbolizes strength. By remaining in Boston, she accepts her punishment. This shows great strength because she could have easily left Boston in search of a new life, one in which no one knew her. Instead, Hester continues her life in Boston, serving as a mid-wife and sewing for the same people who had condemned her. This shows strength by her acceptance of her fate and her willingness to persevere in this community - the place of her sin. Hester faces torment and social isolation daily. She must live alone and have no adult communication. The townspeople are afraid to talk to her and refuse to include her. This solitary confinement is tormenting because all human beings need interaction with other human beings. Yet, because of her inner strength, she accepts it and goes on with her life. A second example of her strength is her refusal to reveal the identity of Pearl's father; she chooses to endure her punishment alone. This shows her strength because she must bear the burden for two people. Having to be punished and watching some...
In literature, symbols are objects, characters, figures, and colors are used to make a plot or meaning deeper in a story or novel. They are used to hint at an emotion towards something without directly stating it. Symbols are an author’s way of enhancing the story whether the symbols are hidden or obvious they all are all carried with an important meaning behind them. In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald uses symbolism to create a more realistic story for the reader. Many symbols are presented throughout the story but Gatsby’s house, the green light, and the East and West egg have a stronger meaning than the reader might think.
Wilde’s strategically uses each of the characters to represent the manner in which those, who were in the upper class, would behave. As the play begins we are instantly battered with the satirically condemning wit that is Oscar Wilde. Algernon requests his servant, Lane, to produce the cucumber sandwiches for the arrival of Lady Bracknell. Lane and Algernon have idle chatter and end up on the subject of marriage. After Lane exits the room and Jack insists, “Lane’s views on marriage seem somewhat lax. Really, if the lower orders don’t set us a good example, what on earth is the use of them? They seem, as a class, to have absolutely no sense of moral responsibility”. This is Wilde’s analysis on the absurdity of the upper class and also gives us an improved view of the character Algernon. Algernon is a constituent of the affluent. He assumes less responsibility than his counterpart Jack,...
The deliberate omission of Straw and Ochello, hyper-sexualisation of Maggie and construction of her suspected affair with Skipper as the primary cause for Brick's "disgust" only perpetuates the conformist ideological that dictated what was socially acceptable in William's
Some of the main symbols of the novel are The Hanging Wall, the colours of the clothing of the different women and the Eyes. All these symbols add different features to the story which are important. Some add fear, suspense, and overall they all add an important understanding of the story line. Margaret Atwood, was able to successfully create symbols which added depth and helped with the understanding of the novel. With these symbols she used in the novel she proved the importance and the positive effects strong symbolism can have with plot and character
The theme of the play is the issues within the Victorian society, which mainly focuses on the topic of marriage. This is demonstrated when Jack asked Gwendolen for marriage. Lady Bracknell responded by asking him about his social standing instead of asking do he really love Gwendolen or not. This proves that social rank is more important than people true feelings towards someone. Wilde uses irony to bring out his opinion on the social class issue. In addition, he symbolism to show the differences between the two social classes. Brigitte Bastiat believes that “Therefore Oscar Wilde rebels against the artificial and hypocritical social codes of his class and suggests that anybody can pass for an aristocrat with a bit of practice” (Bastiat), which tells how rank is more important than
their social positions. Though both characters are polar-opposites they are gulled in the same way; by being baited into playing out identities
Peter knows, however, that he has nothing to offer Clarissa Dalloway and “she would think me a failure, which I am in their sense, he thought; in the Dalloways’ sense… compared with all this – the inlaid table, the mounted paper knife… - he was a failure!” (43). Peter is also hiding behind a “mask” by not telling Mrs. Dalloway his true feelings for her as opposed to telling her that he is “in love with a girl in India” (45). Not just the specific characters, but also the townsfolk of London are also susceptible to the label of “hidden”. The people are so caught up in trying to be something they are not, they almost forget the importance of being an individual.
Mostly on every story, a person, place, or even an object can be described or represented more than what it actually really is. It’s just trying explain more than what the author is trying to get across the story, but it also makes you think twice about what it’s trying to say to show through the main idea. There is all sorts of symbols like the multiply sign is used to show that they double the number of what they’re trying to solve. Colors may also be used to show symbolism like they can make you label certain things and it symbolizes the object you labeled with the color.
Margaret is an intelligent, articulate, and ambitious woman who desires to rise up in social status by marrying a man of higher social rank. She attends to those above her, in hopes of elevating her status as she becomes closer to the upper-class. As a minor character, she plays a small yet crucial role in advancing Don John’s plot to slander Hero and spoil her wedding. As a lower-class character, Margaret serves as a foil to the rich girls, particularly Hero, who embodies every attitude and mindset Margaret does not. But she also offers an alternative perspective on the upper-class characters in the play. Because Margaret is victimized because of her social ambitions, punished for wanting to rise above her ...
B to Pamela. It is her natural beauty, her wit, and her intelligence that catches his attention. Mr. B sees something remarkable in Pamela, “Your Mind is pure as that of an Angel, and as much transcends mine. Your Wit and your Judgement, to make you no Compliment, are more than equal to mine” (350). Mr. B wants Pamela to understand her worth and her equality within this elite society, no matter her financial and class background. Actually, for Mr. B, Pamela’s class status is something he admires. He sees a marriage between an upper-class couple as a mere formality, “a Wife is look’d out for: Convenience, or Birth and Fortune, are the first Motives, Affection the last (if it is at all consulted)” (444). Marrying Pamela is in no way convenient for Mr. B, it is radical for the time period, but Mr. B desires true love. Richardson offers an honest depiction of a servant girl’s social mobility through Pamela and Mr. B’s relationship. He addresses the genuineness of the marriage between two people from radically different worlds by making Mr. B fearful or doubtful. Mr. B’s affection for Pamela eventually leads him to question her true feeling for him and the possibility of her having feelings for another man, such as Mr. Williams. This vulnerability places Mr. B in an alike position as Pamela; his higher
Rosalind, the main character, a spunky girl that speaks her opinion and is well liked by all. When in court, Rosalind stereotypes herself as weak and quiet, how people view women should be at court. Rosalind, when disguised as a man in the forest, follows the stereotypes of men closely. Orlando defies the stereotypes of men as harsh and cruel when he falls in love with Rosalind. When in court, women are portrayed as weak and quiet and Rosalind follows this stereotype almost to a fault.
Both Algernon and Jack assume the identity of "Ernest" yet ironically, they both plan on starting their married life with a lie. Lady Bracknell represents the typical aristocrat who focuses the idea of marriage on social and economic status. She believes that if the men trying to marry these girls are not of proper background, there is to be no engagement. Through this major exaggeration, Wilde satirically reveals the irrational and insignificant matters that the upper class society uses to view