Marrakech Symbols

Corpse

The corpse at the beginning of the essay symbolizes the difficulty of survival for Marrakech’s inhabitants. Without a coffin, chased by flies, and covered only with rags, this corpse reflects a profound lack of material…

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Dirt

Ever present in Orwell’s narrative, dirt symbolizes both the ubiquity of the poor in Marrakech and their invisibility. Dirt becomes intermingled with the native population, covering them from birth to death, as they “sweat”…

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Gazelle

At a public park in Marrakech, Orwell encounters a beautiful and well-fed gazelle, which he attempts to feed. The gazelle implicitly symbolizes how peasants struggle to survive. With its healthy body and appetizing appearance, the…

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