The Shawl

What metaphors are used in The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick?

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Rosa is deemed a "walking cradle," a simple metaphor that suggests how she rocks Magda on her bosom as she traverses the roads. Magda is thus safe and quietly stowed away, which is what allows her to remain undetected for so long.