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The Superintendent
The Dog
The dog that makes its way into the prison yard symbolizes the equality of all people regardless of social or political institutions segregating them. Until the dog arrives in the yard, the separation between the…
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The Puddle
The puddle represents the prisoner’s humanity and his desire for self-preservation in the face of imminent death. When the prisoner steps around the puddle on his way to be hung, Orwell reflects on the…
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