Question

ch-the enemy
iii The author has used ‘blood’ as a symbol in the story. Comment on its impact on the reader.

Answer 1

Blood impacts the readers to realize corrupt nationalistic pride and cleansing of racism or prejudice.

Explanation:

• Blood plays a very major role in the central theme of the story.

• The cook also allows the blood of the killed bird to go into wisteria.

• Blood is an elaborative symbol.

• The doctors who are treating both American and Japanese soldiers covered in blood symbolizes the unity of human race.