... because of its symbolism, its imagery, its foreshadowing, and its irony. " the success of the story depends less on the mere mechanics of the plot than on the way its themes and incidents are fused and concentrated by the choice of graphic symbols- (Fielding 198). A key feature of Dickens' writing is his use of symbolism. Symbols are objects, characters, or colors ... being categorized as a classic is its wonderful imagery. An image is a word or phrase that names something that can be seen, touched, felt, heard or smelled. All the images in a literary source together are called the imag...

• Word Count: 1330
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School