Technique of Symbolism is Margaret Lawrence’s The Stone Angel

Abstract

A work of art gains its importance in the literary scenario only if the work fulfills to the aesthetic needs of the readers. No work of art is complete without the usage of literary devices. Literary devices used by the author helps to aesthetically evolve a story that could otherwise remain just a simple narration of events in the life of the protagonist. In this paper an attempt will be made so as to analyze Margaret Lawerence’s The Stone Angel as a text replete with literary devices specially symbolism and imagery. The paper would come out with major symbols that has been used by the author to convey her story effectively.