Rosicky’s Heart and Hands
Anton Rosicky’s heart and hands symbolize the idea that his hardworking lifestyle as a farmer is both taxing and deeply fulfilling. At the beginning of the story, Doctor Burleigh diagnoses Rosicky with heart failure…
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The Graveyard
The graveyard in the rural Nebraskan town where the Rosickys live has multiple layers of symbolism. It reflects the idea that death can be natural and beautiful rather than scary if one has led a…
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