Summary: The Symbolism Of The Watsons

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The Symbolism of The Watsons It has been said that a young man coming of age has a lot to go through. This is seen in the historical fiction novel The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis when the Watsons go to Birmingham, Alabama. During their time in Birmingham, there are many things that they experience that are in fact symbolic. The author uses symbolism to convey the message that coming of age is an important part of life. There are many uses of symbolism in the novel, but two of these uses seem to best portray the message that is; coming of age is an important part of life. Curtis uses the Wool Pooh to symbolize fear. The Wool Pooh is an imaginary monster that “appears” to Kenny Watson on two separate occasions,