One of the indicators of an outstanding work of literature is the author's use of symbols. In Part Two of Montana 1948, Watson presents several symbols. Among them are Julian Hayden's log house, the magpie that David kills, the wedding trip, the wind, the coyote mentioned in Marie's final words to David, and the reverie that David has of the Native Americans walking up Circle Hill. Select one of these images and discuss what you feel it symbolizes and how it adds to the story's plot, characterization, and theme. CATCH: You must comment on what the person prior to you has said, but you may not focus on that symbol. You must move the discussion to another symbol. I will begin the discussion. (The deadline to post a response to this blog is midnight, Friday, September 27, 2013)
One of the indicators of an outstanding work of literature is the author's use of symbols. In Part Two of Montana 1948, Watson presents several symbols. Among them are Julian Hayden's log house, the magpie that David kills, the wedding trip, the wind, the coyote mentioned in Marie's final words to David, and the reverie that David has of the Native Americans walking up Circle Hill. Select one of these images and discuss what you feel it symbolizes and how it adds to the story's plot, characterization, and theme. CATCH: You must comment on what the person prior to you has said, but you may not focus on that symbol. You must move the discussion to another symbol. I will begin the discussion. (The deadline to post a response to this blog is midnight, Friday, September 27, 2013)
