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There is a tremendous amount of symbolism in Malamud's novel.
Discuss two forms of symbolism and show how they develop the
theme over the course of the novel. Answer the question of why
Malamud might have chosen that symbol over other possible ones
and whether he was effective in developing the theme. Give
examples from the novel to support your ideas.  There are many
themes developed in this novel. Discuss one of them and show how
they are developed through the novel. Explain what Malamud is
trying to tell the reader about that theme.  Compare and
contrast Roy's relationship with Memo and Iris. In what ways do
they parallel, and in what ways are they opposite? What role
does each play in Roy's life?  Discuss how the unfolding of
Roy's character throughout the novel is related to the seasonal
aspects of the vegetative myths from Arthurian tales.   (read
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