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STUDY GUIDE - BLEACHERS BY JOHN GRISHAM
SYMBOLISM / MOTIFS / METAPHORS / IMAGERY / SYMBOLS
Other elements that are present in this novel are symbols and
metaphors. Symbols are the use of some unrelated idea
to represent something else. Metaphors are direct comparisons made between
characters and ideas. There are many symbols and metaphors used by the
author such as:
1. There was a monument with a brick base and a bronze bust of Rake himself.
Under the bust were all the statistics he had amassed. This symbolizes
how Rake was a kind of god.............
MOTIFS
Another element found in this book is a motif. A motif is a recurring
thematic element in the development of an artistic or literary work. There
is one important motif in Bleachers: the motif of the catharsis
some..........
KEY FACTS
Title
Bleachers
Author
John Grisham
Date Published
2003
Meaning of the Title
It refers to that area of Rake Field where all the players meet to
hold a vigil until the death of their coach.
Setting
The town of Messina, probably in Mississippi in the present day,
with flashbacks of football seasons in ..........
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and characters; important quotations and analysis; detailed analysis of
symbolism, motifs, and imagery; a key facts summary; detailed analysis
of the use of foreshadowing and irony; a multiple-choice quiz, and suggested
book report ideas and essay topics.
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