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The Silver-Haired Gentleman
Pilgrimage
Harold’s pilgrimage represents personal growth, portraying growth as a physical journey to make sense of life’s experiences. A woman in Loddiswell is the first to refer to Harold’s walk as a “religious pilgrimage.” Though…
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Letters and Postcards
Letters and postcards symbolize human connection. Queenie’s letter arrives in Harold’s postbox after 20 years of silence, highlighting the longevity of their connection. Furthermore, that Queenie is writing to Harold on her deathbed…
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Shoes
Shoes represent the evidence of a person’s past. When Harold sets out his pilgrimage, he is wearing yachting shoes—extremely inappropriate footwear in which to walk across the country. Though he contemplates purchasing hiking boots…
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