Village- Our future society/a Utopian society. This is because it is described as a place where "marks and failings were not considered flaws at all. They were valued." ( Lowry, chap. 1).
Gaming Machine- Symbolizes things that the people in the village desire/ represents superficial pleasure.
Warnings- Represent the villagers slowly turning into greedy and selfish people.
Trade Mart- The origination of evil in the story.
Forest- Growing web of selfishness encasing the village/the illusion of fear.
Mentor’s Lightening Birthmark- Represents the physical manifestation of evil in the story.
The Building of the Wall- Represents the culmination of evil in the story.
Frolic- Represents the happiness/hope left at the end of the story.
The Frog- When Matty found out about his powers.
The Sled- The symbol of hope and courage for the village.
The Sewing Machine- Symbolizes more things that people in the village desire/ represents an easier lifestyle.
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