Print
Word
PDF
|
This section contains 482 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
The Ghost Sonata Topics for Further Study
In literature, a symbol is something that represents something else, and is often used to communicate deeper levels of meaning. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel The Scarlet Letter, for example, the red letter "A" worn by Hester Prynne is a symbol not only of her supposed crime (adultery), but also of her neighbors' bigotry and her own courageous pride. Strindberg incorporates many symbols into The Ghost Sonata in order to communicate deeper levels of meaning to his audiences. Consider the importance of the Old Man's wheelchair, the Girl's hyacinth flowers, and the pendulum clock as symbols in the play. What might each one represent? How are they viewed by different characters? How do they affect your understanding of the plot of the play? What are some of the play's other important symbols and how are they used?
The form of The Ghost Sonata is modeled after a particular type...
(read more)
|
This section contains 482 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
