Thesis: In One Foot in Eden the author uses symbolism, imagery and biblical allusions to Illustrate the roles of men and woman in a tragedy novel 

 

 

Body paragraphs1: imagery – When you look into the eyes of a man what do you see? (go it detail about how the author uses eyes and many other details of imagery throughout the book)

 

Body paragraph 2: biblical illusions – (use things such as Adam and eve, how Amy keeps referring to god’s judgment, Amy taking a bath, Birds, snakes, water)

 

Body paragraph 3: symbolism- (Eyes, tree, golden star, the crops, the flooding, the witch, the buzzards)

 

Conclusion: It is in our nature as humans to want to fit in. Because of that, we make rash decisions at a moment’s notice. If we notice that from our past memories or experiences that we will get a painful reaction we choose to ultimately avoid that action. 

 

I choose to go in the direction of the morals throughout the book and actions made. By using the symbolism, biblical allusions and the imagery presented. 

 

 

Citation: 

“One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash.” Edited by Kailey Parker, Teachersteachingwriting / One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash, Dawn Mitchell, 16 June 2015, teachersteachingwriting.pbworks.com/w/page/97377054/One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash.

 

Baker, W. “Blog 4 One Foot in Eden.” wbakerengl1020c, 31 Oct. 2014, wbakerengl1020c.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/blog-4-one-foot-in-eden/.