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The author uses symbolism in his works .
His symbols are concrete condensed and telling metaphors for a character a situation or even a whole range of experience .
The symbols used in the story old man at the bridge are:
1. The Ebro river in the chapter is symbolic of the old man's journey of life .
♨️His life will be changed by the war .
He would experience a new life if we could cross the bridge and reaches Barcelona after leaving San Carlos .
♨️A journey down a river is open a metaphor for life journey all characters here the ebro river pushes the old man towards a change a new life .
♨️The river can also be a metaphor for the passage of time are the stages of a human life .
2. The animals also stands for different qualities
♨️The pigeons represent peace and harmony and the fact that they fly away, away from the war is a reference to the refugees Who flee from the war to a safer place .
♨️The cat being a symbol of Independence does not need anybody to survive .
♨️The goat is used as a sacrifacial animal and this represents the old man and the situation .
3. The bridge symbolises the point of no return for the old man if he crosses over, he may be safe ,but he must give up all that he loves ,in San Carlos, if he stays, however, he will most likely share the fate of the animals he cared for.
The bridge is a symbol of uncertainty and danger.
these are the feelings most of the people have during war time .
4. The day is described as a grey overcast day with low ceiling .
The grey colour hair is symbolic of old age sadness and something boring .
By this sentence the author tries to establish an atmosphere of sadness, loneliness and destruction, which was brought about by the war .
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