what does swallowed by a whale signify in literature ie pinocchio?

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what does swallowed by a whale signify in literature ie pinocchio?

also in dreams, being swallowed by a whale

2007-02-04 09:28:05 · 3 answers · asked by j2h2p2 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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In classic literature the darkness of the whale symbolizes Hell, as for the rest it could well mean fear of the unknown or of something more powerful than yopurself.

2007-02-04 09:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, looking into the context of Pinocchio as well as the story of Jonah, it symbolizes evils or wrongdoings catching up with you. In a dream it could also been seen as something large and opposing that you feel is inescapable looming in the distance.

2007-02-04 11:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by pages_of_a_butterfly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Means swallowed by hell or the result of a "bad" behaivor. Living in sin

2007-02-04 09:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by Marquel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋