emotionally connect with the characters, mood, and setting of the story. Consequently, readers are able to feel the emotions that the author is purposely trying to convey, such as happiness, sadness, or anger. Common examples of symbolic word choices include using white for goodness, black for evil, and red for danger (Parker 5). A classic literary example which proves that color can successfully be utilized to express emotion and convey a mood is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This novel was…
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