Question

Which statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in the passage? A. The ditch represents the moral decay that was occurring in America at the time. B. The cars suggest the carelessness and recklessness of the upper class. C. The words "violent confusion" convey the abandonment of the American Dream. D. The phrase "discordant din" echoes the theme of disillusionment.

Answer 1

Symbolism is when an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion. It can enrich a literary work or give color and can make the meaning of the work deeper.

Symbolism can take many forms including:

• A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning.

• The actions of a character, word, action, or event that have a deeper meaning in the context of the whole story.

So, the statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in the passage is B. The cars suggest the carelessness and recklessness of the upper class.