The dead
The deadBy: Anonymous
The Dead 1) Symbolic meaning of snow� a. Beginning when first enters Aunts house (warmth) he is out of the snow = coldness, isolation and inhumanity. But when enters the home he is surrounded with warmth and acceptance. Pages 10-11 b. Page 25 Gabriel was nervous about presenting his speech and sought comfort at a window. Looking outside at the falling snow, Gabriel he received a form of release, escape and feeling that he is unknown. c. At the end of the story, when Gabriel is with his wife Gretta, snow symbolizes a �new awareness�. He realizes that he looks too heavily upon himself and should look towards others and become more compassionate. 2) Characteristics of Gabriel�. a. Pages 12-13 When contemplating speech he considers changing it because he feels that nobody will be able to understand this level of intelligence. This shows that he thinks of himself to be at a �higher� standing than the rest, he is arrogant and vain. b. Page 14 When the aunts and Gretta are discussing the goloshes which Gabriel insisted Gretta wear, they are pleasantly mocking him and making light of the situation. But Gabriel takes it personally, because everything deals with him, and he gets angry/heated. c. Page 12 Gabriel gives a coin to Lily, the caretaker�s daughter, and she tried to refuse but he just keeps on walking. After leaving he was disappointed that...
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