Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Symbols

Birds

For Ari and Dante, birds represent their childhood innocence and fleeting sense of wonder as they grow up. During their first summer especially, Dante is fascinated by birds. He consistently rescues them when he…

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Rain

Broadly, rain and rainstorms throughout the novel bring about clarity, knowledge, and understanding for all the characters. In this sense, it often represents the end of innocence and naïveté. Sometimes, this is violent and horrible…

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