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. To start…
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