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Family Records
The Buddenbrook family records symbolize the Buddenbrook’s family legacy, both in practical terms as well as the mythologized vision of it that various family members have built in their minds. In practical terms, the family…
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Food and Drink
Throughout Buddenbrooks, food and drink represent the moral decay that results from greed, decadence, and self-indulgence. The sheer frequency with which the narration mentions a sumptuous feast the family members share together or a…
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Teeth
Throughout Buddenbrooks, teeth and poor dental health symbolize the decay of the Buddenbrook family legacy over time. This symbolism is tied to two characters: Thomas Buddenbrook and his son Hanno, and it takes…
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Yellow
The color yellow appears prominently throughout Buddenbrooks, though its symbolism shifts depending on context. In general, the narration uses the color yellow (or blond, or gold) to represent moments or items of significance, whether…
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