Isaac King 803
Symbolism is very prevalent in Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. For example, Stilson, his initial enemy, was prevalent throughout the story as his enemy. He was referenced when he got into a fight with his ex commander, Bonzo Madrid. He was also referenced whenever Ender got into a difficult situation. Another example, is Peter, his brother. Peter represents the mental scarring that Ender has experienced throughout.
A metaphor that is used in Ender’s Game is General Graff. General Graff symbolises the family he lost. He was essentially the father figure that Ender lost. He represents Peter in the way he abused him. He also represented Valentine in the way that he cared for him.
Ender’s Game is chocked full of masterful symbolism and craft. Ender experienced huge amounts of pain that was depicted through metaphors. He had multiple father figures that nearly always abandoned him. He also experienced many enemies. Orson Scott Card’s craft was worth emulation.
