Question

Examine how the metaphor of fire is
explored differently in ‘The cold within’ and
‘The little match girl. pls reply asap

Answer 1

Answer:

Symbolism is one predominant feature of Hans Christian Andersen’s writing. In his short story “The Little Match Girl” many a symbol is scattered here and there. Use of symbolism mainly centres round the major motifs of the story; Uppermost among them are strewn together from the very beginning of the story up to the point of climax.

Symbolism has always been a favourite device with short story to bring conciseness to the development of plot and character in the limited scope of short story and to indicate to some deeper meaning through it.