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Uses of Symbolism
Title: Uses of Symbolism
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 823 | Pages: 3.5 (approximately 235 words/page)
Uses of Symbolism
Tennessee Williams relies heavily on symbolism, throughout his play “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Three types of symbolism he uses are dialog, lighting, and manipulating music. Each type contributes to the way that the story unfolds. The symbolism creates different elements such as drama, suspense, and irony.
Tennessee Williams uses dialog to show symbolism. Throughout the play, animals and barbaric creatures are used in speech to symbolize Stanley. In scene four of the play, Blanche makes
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effect it has on the audience by relating it so closely with the way that the characters are acting.
Throughout the play, symbolism is used to increase the way that the audience feels about the characters and what is happening on stage. The symbolism can get the audience in a state of excitement, suspense, or sadness. Without the effects brought about by symbolism, the play may not have been the success that it was.
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