This expresses to the reader the mass scale of humans dying under orders of Hitler, reminding us that this isnt just a novel, this happened in our society under a century ago. Zusak uses colour within the novel to portray key ideas on the concept of mortality and how it may affect the reader's life. It draws an interesting contrast in the way that it isn't life that's shown through colour but death. The symbolism of colors relates the novel to our society as our world is a colourful place, and by reinforcing the symbol throughout the novel Zusak has continually expressed humanity on a colour spectrum of life and death and how that is relative to mortality.
The second symbol I found unmissable in The Book Thief was Hans Hubermanns accordion and the way it reinforces the idea of hope and distraction in this horrific period of time. This symbol is first introduced when Liesel arrives at Himmel Street, dismayed and distraught. Hans plays the accordion to try and ease Liesel from her past, to lighten the mood and escape from her new reality caused by the Nazi regime. Throughout the novel the accordion becomes symbolic of life and humanity to the audience, music being something all humans relate to in some way or another. Throughout society music is often used to soothe, it brings inner peace and is useful for calming and distracting children. This is seen through Zusak's characterisation of Liesel and the way music distracts her from her environment. The accordion brought life back to Liesel when she arrived at Himmel street, as well as symbolising the life, hope and survival of Max Vandenburg. When arriving on the doorstep of his last option 33 Himmel Street fearing death and in very poor condition max queries "do you still play the accordion?". Max is then let into the Hubermann household, given security, food and warmth. Zusak uses this phrase to express the hope Max held surrounding this symbol.
Is Alice Walker the Symbolism Behind The Color Purple? ... The title, The Color Purple has a very big significance in the book. ... Sophia in the book is another victim of abuse. ... Sex within the novel is a huge symbolism. ... Alice Walker is the symbolism behind the title The Color Purple. ...
Essay - Most Wanted To distinguish between what is right and wrong can sometimes be difficult. Espesially for kids it can be a big problem. The ignorance of what is wrong can have different bad results and it can cause strifes between people. In the short story "Most Wanted" written by Amanda C...
First of all, let us say that at the level of archaic societies, symbolism is, or at least was a religious symbolism. ... Symbolism in that way runs through the whole of life. ... "Every activity is basic symbolism. ... In the book of Narrative Fiction, an Introduction and Anthology, Griffith give examples of symbolism, he says that light represents purity and goodness; darkness, represents evil. ... The Heritage of Symbolism. ...
This is where the book gets slightly more fun becuase Oliver is taught the art of pick-pocketing. ... The book really lifts itself at this point until the end of the book. Afterall, there is three deaths, murder, suicide and a man hung after being founded a theif. ... My summary of the book is that it is great to begin with because it brings you straight into the life of Oliver Twist and it is not long in the book that exciting things begin to occurr. ... But the book really does take you on a rollercoaster ride between high and low points in Oliver's life. ...
Although Native Son is a book of imagination and intrigue, symbolism gives the reader a striking reflection of segregated America. There are three main colors seen in the book that symbolize a point. ... During the book, the color symbolism of yellow is used often. ... Dalton during the first book of Fear, Jan gives some pamphlets to Bigger Thomas. ... Personally, symbolism changes the way you read and imagine the book, in this case Native Son, giving you in-depth views of Native Son ...
Bradbury is also a very symbolic writer who adds symbolism into his book. Bradbury's use of symbolism throughout the novel makes the book more powerful by using symbolism against censorship. ... Fire is another great example of symbolism. ... Fire has a dual image in the book, a symbol of destruction, and a symbol of warmth. ... Symbolism added to the power and overall affect to this book. ...
According to Hemingway, he did not intend symbolism in his book, "The Old Man and the Sea." ... For the purpose of analyzing the title of this book lets assume the experts are correct, that the book is full of symbolism, and attempt to find this symbolism in the books title. ... This book deals with issues all "men" deal with, such as the struggle for something greater, "the grass is always greener on the other side." ...
In the book 1984, by George Orwell, there are many examples of symbolism. The book contains many examples from start to finish. ... One of the greatest forms of symbolism in this book is the glass paperweight which Winston acquires from Mr. ... Charrington's is also a very symbolic piece in this book. ... The use of symbolism helps make for a better book overall. ...
Symbolism is indeed used extensively throughout Harper Lee's timeless classic, To Kill A Mockingbird. ... This paper will explore the usage and significance of symbolism in this novel. The connection between innocent people and mockingbirds is made openly throughout the book. ... These lines are the source of the novel's title and introduce one of the key images of the book. ... The symbolism makes this novel so truly rich and pertinent. ...
