What is the significance of the painting in Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch"?
Symbolism Generated Motifs
Objects/Details/scenes
Theodore Decker
His Stance
His Perspective
development of characters
reader's comprehension
Author's Portrayal
The Painting
Attack
Parents/Lack thereof
Life in Crime
Tie in with symbolism
Tie in with Symbolism
The biggest surprises come in the most unlikeliest of packages
The Circle of Life is inevitable
Every Dog has his day
Karma: What goes around comes around
Ethics of Reciprocity
Terrorist Bombings
The red - haired girl
The ring
Dying Speech
The Dog
Boris