Goodbye, Columbus

by

Philip Roth

The Gauguin Book

The Gaugin book illustrates how some fantasies can only be maintained through self-delusion. The Gauguin book is first introduced when a young African American boy visits the library where Neil works and finds the art…

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The Columbus Record

The Columbus record symbolizes the way in which nostalgia for the past can impede one’s happiness in the present and future. The Columbus record is a record given to all seniors at Ohio State University…

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Diaphragm

The diaphragm represents Neil’s desire to take the upper hand in his and Brenda’s sexual relationship. A diaphragm is a type of contraceptive device; it is a cap that is used during sex…

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