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Definition of Personification
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down on the wedding guests, indifferent... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the sentence, "The rain poured down... read full definition
Personification is a type of figurative language in which non-human things are described as having human attributes, as in the... read full definition
Chapter 2
Explanation and Analysis—Liza's Morals:
In the following passage from Chapter 2, Steinbeck uses personification to elucidate the paradoxical nature of Liza Hamilton's religious and moral beliefs:
[Liza Hamilton] had a dour Presbyterian mind and a code of morals that pinned down and beat the brains out of nearly everything that was pleasant to do.
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Chapter 6
Explanation and Analysis—Loneliness:
Upon leaving the military after serving out his first five years, Adam finds himself listless and purposeless, looking for meaning and belonging. In Chapter 6, Steinbeck uses personification to highlight this loneliness:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Adam walked through the dark town, increasing his speed as though his loneliness sniffed along behind him.
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