Symbols
Symbol Something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial. Chapter 7 "A flash of lightning illuminated the object and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy demon to whom I had given life." Analysis This quote is symbol because it represent the creation or Pieces or "life". Just in the start of the novel, Pieces was created by electricity that shocked him to life. In the example in the quote, electricity depicted by lighting illuminated Pieces. |