Once Upon A Time By Nadine Gordimer: Is That A Symbol
Julie Nguyen
Mrs. Lee
AP Literature
17 September 2017
CH.12: Is That a Symbol? In the short story “Once Upon a Time” by Nadine Gordimer, the wall which the family(in the story she tells herself) attempts to reinforce around their house represents protection from the outside world where everything isn’t always perfect and safe. The wall may not be a straightforward demonstration of symbolism, however the way I personally view it, is that it represents the only form of security they have. Those who simply don’t understand that life won’t always be that easy, the moment they get a wake up call, (when their son ends up dying) it shatters the wall they considered as a shelter from outside issues. The wall symbolizes a gradual build-up of
Mrs. Lee
AP Literature
17 September 2017
CH.12: Is That a Symbol? In the short story “Once Upon a Time” by Nadine Gordimer, the wall which the family(in the story she tells herself) attempts to reinforce around their house represents protection from the outside world where everything isn’t always perfect and safe. The wall may not be a straightforward demonstration of symbolism, however the way I personally view it, is that it represents the only form of security they have. Those who simply don’t understand that life won’t always be that easy, the moment they get a wake up call, (when their son ends up dying) it shatters the wall they considered as a shelter from outside issues. The wall symbolizes a gradual build-up of