In "The Scarlet Letter" Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism extensively. In fact, this is what is most interesting about his writing. He uses the symbol of an "A" to address many points such as change in they way people see Hester Prynne, evil and sins. Also hawthorn uses "The Black Man" to symbolize Satan. He also uses the symbol of wilderness to show a division in worlds.
(3, cell1-3) The dark omens for things to come are shown in pale colors such as grey and brown before the incineration of literature and again the artist highlights classical books such as The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, The Fall of The House Of Usher, Hedda Gabbler (33, cell 2-4) Later on as Captain Beatty recounts the dark tale of how things became the way they are, the classic books are portrayed on a dark light to emphasize the captain’s negative point of view of literature in general. Hamlet, Trasure Island, Moby Dick, and Time Magazine are all bad to society according to Beatty and the artist uses dark greens, to pale greys in this dark picture. (47, cell 3) Then as Montag tries to review the books he has hidden, the background is portrayed in a soft lighter blue and I think it gives a contrast to Beatty’s negativity on books. Blue is soft color that brings tranquility and peace of mind with a solid ground to meditate. This time Guy is searching for a light for the dark world he realizes that he lives in.
“Wherefore not; since all the powers of nature call so earnestly for the confession of sin, that these black weeds have sprung up out of a buried heart, to make manifest an unspoken crime?” This quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter, represents the truth upheld by a person, and how it carries with them through eternity. Hawthorne captures the truth of reality and sin in The Scarlet Letter. By using many literary devices, he reveals the truth of the Scarlet Letter and the characters in his novel. Being a novel during the romantic period, Hawthorne makes many symbolic and archetypical references to the power of nature, and the supernatural. Hawthorne uses these archetypes and symbols in addition to light motifs to demonstrate
“The Repercussions of Isolation” A Comparative Essay on; “A Painted Door”-Sinclair Ross And “A Rose for Emily”-William Faulkner Mr. Brooks ENG4U September 29, 2011 Kelsey Scobie “Fear is only an illusion. It is the illusion that creates the feeling of separateness – the false sense of isolation that exists only in your imagination.” (Jeraldine Saunders). Sinclair Ross and William Faulkner used brilliant structure in illuminating the literary devices in their written work, of both “A Painted Door” and “A Rose for Emily.” Ross and Faulkner portray the use of inevitable isolation, through the dialogue of the both Ann and Emily. The use of motif’s, setting and character development is vital to the structure of the theme in Ross’ “A
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of the House of Usher”, are both excellent examples of Gothic literature and the elements which set this genre apart from others. Each author employs such Gothic elements as metonymy, mystery and suspense, and overwrought emotion to create pieces of writing that have affected the way we tell stories even to the present day. Metonymy is an element that affects the way the reader interprets the scene without knowing it. In Gothic literature, metonymy usually makes for much “doom and gloom.” Blowing winds, howls, moans, sighs, and eerie sounds are all entwined within Frankenstein, illustrating Shelley’s use of metonymy. All of these are used to subtly reference the overall air of darkness and horror apparent in the novel.
Many authors are known to use contrasting places to represent opposing ideas that are essential to the meaning of the work. One such author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, writes of a small Puritan town and a very opposite forest in his novel, The Scarlet Letter. Hawthorne uses these places to emphasize the meaning of the work, which is the idea that people need isolation from, as well as connection with, other people. By contrasting the symbolism, inhabitants, and locations of each area, Hawthorne makes prominent to readers the central essence of his story. He does this mainly by making each place represent a different idea.
The Cask of Amontillado There are many different occasions where readers see that Poe used foreshadowing to show that Fortunato will ultimately die within the catacombs. Edgar Allan Poe also uses irony throughout the whole story as well to show that Fortunato will perish. Poe has a very unique and dark style of writing and it is shown greatly throughout this story. In "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, the author shows foreshadowing and irony of Fortunato’s death through the actions, dialog, and setting of the story. Edgar Allan Poe, who was born in 1809 has works of art that have influenced many other writers throughout time (Kirszner and Mandell).
In this essay I shall attempt to provoke a topic that has always rendered me very curious. There is this story that whenever reading it I feel like I never read it before, but rather heard about from an interesting teller. It is a novella which is entitled Heart of Darkness, and which is one of Europe's famous stories. Heart of Darkness is a novella written by a guy named Joseph Conrad, a Polish writer who described and magnificently the impacts of colonialism in the heart of "dark Africa"; the Congo. However, the problem to some is that Conrad's record of what went on in that place was perceived from the eyes of a European, who─and here I am referring to Conrad has betrayed his true nature of fulfilling his meant task as an ethical recorder-writer.
Hoang 01 Lisa Hoang 124/01 Mrs.Maccherone Poe, the Father of Mystery Stories, uses many literary devices to create a specific mood to present the story smoothly. Growing up, Poe felt lonely and a sense of loss. Because of growing up with those emotions, Poe’s works are full of horror, mystery, and fear. Throughout the story of Fall House of Usher, a creepy feeling is maintained from the beginning to the end. Poe’s usage of literary devices and choice of words are what use to maintain the creepy feeling.
Sang Hee Gina Park Writing 30 Prof. Lena Firestone Midterm Root Cellar The poem, “Root Cellar,” written by the poet Theodore Roethke describes the unfavorable condition of root cellar, and how the living organisms are affected from it. Throughout the poem, the author portrays the negative outlook and perspective of the ‘stinking’ cellar. He writes strongly and pessimistically that not a single organism would be able to sleep, or even live due to the molded surroundings. The description of the cellar setting is vividly and thoroughly written as it symbolizes the reality of human life. Regardless of the filthy tone that introduces the unfortunate and evil atmosphere, Roethke manages to convey that the organisms in the extenuating circumstances have become successful as they overcome the difficulties, challenge themselves to