Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
Poplars
A
Narrow familiar responsibility
Isolation/ prison
2
Q
Larry’s letter
A
Normally a symbol of communication and hope
Voice of larry, replaces the tree as key symbol of larry’s presence
Point of anagnorisis
3
Q
Apple tree
A
Garden of Eden- deciet, fall of man, good and evil
Falling of tree- falling of hope
Larry’s invisible presence- pervades action of the play, constant visual reminder of him
4
Q
Damaged cylinder heads
A
Catalyst
Symbolic of falling of other heads- family,social
5
Q
Basement jail
A
Cellar/Basement is ‘Keller’ in German
Symbolic that guilt is the foundation of Joe’s lifestyle
6
Q
Airplanes
A
Tecnhonological innovation + moral compromise
7
Q
Gun
A
Chekovs gun
8
Q
Georges hat
A
Presence of Steve
brings past into present
