Quotations
“It was early October 1946, ……” [p.7]
It gave out the date of when the story started. It also gives significance to the fact that he is a returning veteran, which shapes a large part of his story.
“It wasn’t that they didn’t like him – it was that he was from a different class, too poor, and they would never approve if their daughter became serious with someone like him.” [p.25]
This quote suggests the class system in the 1930s. The typical judgmental state of mind of wealthy families is a big theme in this novel, especially because it shapes the story as the way it is. It suggests how Allie’s parents did not approve of Noah despite of his good manners and humble personality.
Physical objects
Faded jeans
It suggests that Noah is a very modest person, who does not give much thought about his appearance.
Sweet tea
Instead of drinking liquor, he chooses to drink sweet tea. It suggests that Noah is not young and reckless anymore; instead he is at the age to settle down and have a family.
Rocker
Rocker seems to be a symbol of a person of older age. Again, it suggests Noah’s age.
Tools
It suggests that Noah is a very hardworking person. He chose to fix up the house on his own, instead of to hire people to do it for him.
“It was early October 1946, ……” [p.7]
It gave out the date of when the story started. It also gives significance to the fact that he is a returning veteran, which shapes a large part of his story.
“It wasn’t that they didn’t like him – it was that he was from a different class, too poor, and they would never approve if their daughter became serious with someone like him.” [p.25]
This quote suggests the class system in the 1930s. The typical judgmental state of mind of wealthy families is a big theme in this novel, especially because it shapes the story as the way it is. It suggests how Allie’s parents did not approve of Noah despite of his good manners and humble personality.
Physical objects
Faded jeans
It suggests that Noah is a very modest person, who does not give much thought about his appearance.
Sweet tea
Instead of drinking liquor, he chooses to drink sweet tea. It suggests that Noah is not young and reckless anymore; instead he is at the age to settle down and have a family.
Rocker
Rocker seems to be a symbol of a person of older age. Again, it suggests Noah’s age.
Tools
It suggests that Noah is a very hardworking person. He chose to fix up the house on his own, instead of to hire people to do it for him.
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