Read this passage from “The Rockpile.” What is the symbolic meaning of Elizabeth’s view of her husband and son?
“What happened?” Gabriel demanded. He stood, enormous, in the center of the room, his black lunchbox dangling from his hand, staring at the sofa where Roy lay. John stood just before him, it seemed to her astonished vision just below him, beneath his fist, his heavy shoe. The child stared at the man in fascination and terror—when a girl down home, she had seen rabbits stand so paralyzed before the barking dog.

Gabriel represents dangerously cruel power and John represents an innocent victim.

Gabriel represents the generous provider and John represents the receiver of gifts.

Gabriel represents the nurturing parent and John represents the cherished child.

Gabriel represents holy righteousness and John represents a wretched sinner.

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i decided to stay late in the laboratory to continue my experiment with the lightbulb. at midnight, thomas edison opened the door and walked in with his head held high.

1. he leaned on the wall and observed me carefully.

2. his harsh scrutiny made me self-conscious of my skills in the lab.

3. perhaps it was just me, but the air in the laboratory began to thicken as i found myself having difficulty to breathe.

4. i turned to look at him fully as i mentally prepared myself for what my very first words would be to thomas edison.

5. the next couple of seconds shocked me. it wasn't me who spoke, but rather him and with diction i could never think of using in a simple sentence.

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