The Seagull Group

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selmab
selmab

When Nina says, "I am a Seagull," is that a positive image...like she is above all and flying or that she is just a common bird?

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Posted by selmab on Friday November 9, 2007 at 8:19 AM and tagged with seagull theme, symbolism.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    At the beginning of the play, the seagull is a pleasant symbol to Nina. It represents safety, warm memories, and freedom.

    At the end, it is a negative symbol for her. It represents the destroyed state she is in, because of love.

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/animal/napoleon

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    Posted by renelane on Friday November 9, 2007 at 3:28 PM

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