Good-bye, Mr. Chips
Describe symbolism in Good-bye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton
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In Chapter One, Autumn symbolizes Mr. Chips' advancing age while the strong winds hint at a foreboding season that is blowing in, that is imminent: winter follows autumn, death follows life.
Good-bye, Mr. Chips