SYMBOLS EMPLOYS IN SECOND CLASS CITIZEN BY BUCHI EMECHETA

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A symbol is a storytelling device used by a writer to convey information to readers at various points during the story. A symbol can symbolize both itself and something else.

The writer employs a lot of symbolic symbolism to advance the storyline of the novel. The frigid reception of Adah in England serves as a strong example of symbolism in the narrative. The surroundings is not only frigid; even Francis' welcome is cold. Adah's experiences in England were chilly and unresponsive. Her connection with her spouse deteriorates throughout her time in England. She was also hospitalized in England, and her spouse showed little concern or understanding.

Adah makes little academic progress and her spouse fails his exams. Throughout her time in England, she and her family dwell in a one-bedroom flat, and bed bugs infect Vicky's right ear. Also in England, Trudy, the childminder, exploits Adah's brilliance, disregards her two children, and instead sleeps with Adah's husband, causing Vicky to become unwell and be hospitalized. Part of England's coldness is felt by neighbors who are not only envious of Adah, but also want her and her family to leave Ashdown Street.

Symbolism may be seen in the allusion to a kid with 'craw-craw'; the fragrance is so powerful that it remains in Adah's memory, frequently reminding her of school in the same way Ma does. The title of the text is another example of a symbol. The author of Second Class Citizen employs symbols throughout the text. These are composed of items, natural components, or abstract concepts that reflect a notion or thinking. The Presence: The presence symbolizes both personal and worldwide divine direction, resolve, and spiritual support. Rather than being a denominational Christian God, the author depicts the Presence as a universal power that is omnipresent and accessible to encourage anybody who connects with it.

 

Oboshi, the river goddess of Ibuza: Oboshi symbolizes the traditional beliefs and culture of the Igbo people of Ibuza. The name "Boy": Boy is a purposefully chosen name that highlights a deeply ingrained culture of male dominance and privilege at the expense of females in Adah's society. For the Igbos of Ibuza, a boy or a son is what matters; girls are virtually meaningless. For this reason, Boy must be the first to be taken into account when it comes to education, for example. Symbolism is noted in the reference to a boy who has "craw-craw," the smell is so strong that it remains in

 

 


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