It is the creative genius of a literary artist that makes him or her delve deep into the psyche of the individual. There are many examples of literary works that have embarked upon the journey of exploring the intricacies of emotions and relationships through the literary device of symbolism. Symbolic representation is one of the quintessential ways of portraying an emotion or event in the boundless realm of arts and aesthetics. In the short stories, The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin, and Raymond Carver’s Popular Mechanics, the avid readers come across a number of such symbols Continue reading...