Book: The Norton Introduction to Literature (11th Edition)
Hawthorne, "The Birthmark" (340-451)
Byatt, "The Thing in the Forest" (352-367)
Danticat, "A Wall of Fire Rising" (367-379)
Based on of the above short stories, craft a close reading of a primary symbol In the text. What do the birthmark, thing and ballon represent? Also, show how this primary symbol address a larger message in the specific work. In Hawthron’e work, highlight the overreached tradition especially through the figure of the scientist ( alchemist). If focusing on the Byatt piece, connect the thing to the war, as well as the experiences of Penny and Primose amid the many comparisons and contrasts of these two characters. For Danticat’s short story, consider Haiti’s colonial past and present living conditions as a so-called free country. Make sure you paraphrase and quote text as evidence I’m your close reading, using in-text citations.
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