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As Annie looks into the mirror, past her bruises and scars, she admires her neck. Her neck, the one place that holds the last memories of true freedom. Annie stares into the gold eagle charm dangling, imagining the eagle flying freely. She remembers when her mother gave it to her when was just a young girl. Annie immediately fills with remorse for her mother and what she went through, Annie now living it.

Annie hears a loud shout from across the house, snapping her back into reality. She steps out from the bathroom and comes face to face with him. She scans his body hoping none of the usual weapons are in sight. Their eyes meet, locked with a stone cold glare. Suddenly, Annie feels a pull on her neck, as he rips the eagle from her. "Dad!", she yells, feeling that last bit of freedom ripped right from her.

Symbolism: Her eagle necklace, given to her from her deceased mother, represents freedom from her abusive father.

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  1. MarthaNovember 13, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    This is a really good post Landry! It is meaningful and shows an example of symbolism really well.

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  2. DrewNovember 15, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    This is a great example of symbolism!!! Wonderful job;)

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