It is the purpose of this paper to demonstrate the nature of Thoreau's use of organic imagery by tracing recurrent symbols that represent key concepts and provide unity and coherence throughout Walden. By charting the patterns of imagery in Walden, one can observe Thoreau's movement from an initially pessimistic view of man's present state to one of transcendental optimism and hope for freedom in the future.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663238 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Sullivan, Jennifer Sims |
| Contributors | Miller, Lee W., Holland, Reginald Valentine, 1916-, Stevens, L. Robert |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iii, 103 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Sullivan, Jennifer Sims, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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