"Flight" by Steinbeck?

Question

Anyone got an analyzation or some way of making sense of it..?

Answer 1

Hey Cali,

"In his classic short story, "Flight," John Steinbeck uses
many examples of symbolism to foreshadow the conclusion.
Symbolism can be a person, place or thing, used to portray
something beyond itself. Steinbeck uses colors, direction,
and nature symbolism to help presage Pepé's tragic death.

The most repeatedly used symbol in "Flight," is the color
black. In literature many authors use black to represent
death. There are numerous examples of this color in the
story. Some of these include the black handle on the long
blade, Pepé's black hair and the black jerky. Another
example is when Pepé puts on his father's black coat, he is
literally covering himself with death. Another fine example
is the trail in which Pepé travels. Steinbeck describes the
path as a well-worn black path."

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