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Father Ensheim
Flight
In the novel, airplane flight serves as a symbol of the transcendence that is achieved through spiritual insight. When Larry describes his experience of flying planes during World War I, he tells Somerset, “I…
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Elliott’s Crown
The crown embroidered on Elliott’s underwear, which comes from his “old family title,” is a symbol of the ways that religion can be exploited for social status rather than as a way to find…
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