Why do numerous authors write dystopias? Why do they want us to crack the code on their hidden messages? Symbolism is when an object, person, or setting represents something else. Allusion is a reference to a well known story, work of art, historical figure/ event, or movie. An allusion is similar to a symbol. Each author in Harrison Bergeron, 2BR02B, and The Lottery uses symbolism in a countless number of ways.
Kurt Vonnegut, the author of Harrison Bergeron, gives us some examples of symbolism.…
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