The Pince-Nez
The pince-nez that Rudyard forces Jack to wear symbolizes his obsession with turning his son into a reputable, distinguished young man. Rudyard fusses over Jack’s physical image, believing that the boy should wear a pince-nez…
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The Dead Pigeon
The death of Bowe’s pigeon symbolizes the unavoidable feeling of uncertainty during wartime, since this pigeon is supposed to carry news of the platoon’s safety back to the British lines. What’s more, the fact…
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