... symbolic literary device, Firdaus reveals an unceasing quest for ultimate (almost divine) revelation, constantly seeked through eyes of impelling, resolute characters. Leitmotifs are perhaps the most reiterative use of eye symbolism, as the author portrays both negative and positive themes through Firdaus interpretation of gaze. One of the most pertinent motifs is that of women as objects and mere pleasure ... differentiating tone from other descriptions in the novel, as both individuals pocess an ability to see beyond physical conditions, piercing through material identity, into Firdau...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate