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A prime example of one of his most
symbolic works is "Barn Burning." Barn Burning
expresses symbolism through the white house, the
name of the land owner, the rug, the description
of the father, and what occurs after the father is
caught. The white house is symbolic because it
represents power in the South. This is shown when
the father says, "That's sweat. sweat. Maybe
it ain't white enough yet to suit him. Maybe he wants
to mix some white sweat with it" (12). The name of
the land owner can also be perceived as symbolic.
The land owners name is Major de Spain which symbolizes
power over others. The rug that is ruined also
illustrates how Abner Snopes does not respect authority.
He intentionally dirties the land owners brand new
and expensive rug. Not only does Abner dirty the rug
but he also scs it up with a rock and ruins it
completely. This is also an example of how he does not
want anyone to be better than he is. The father is
described as......

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