Short Summary Of The Poem Orange By Gary Soto

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Contrast in the poem is a common theme that is used often in the poem. In addition to Soto using contrast in imagery we see it also in the symbolism used in the piece. These object are very special and important to the story and their contrasts brings out the narrators love and devotion for his partner. Take for example the most obvious symbol, which exist as the title of poem, the orange. The orange is such and interesting symbol because in contrast which quite a few symbols and elements. The first element that contrasts with oranges is with the setting of the story, winter. In lines 5 the Narrator states “ December. Frost cracking”, which clear states it’s winter. Oranges are not a winter crop and because you don’t find them in-season in December typically they have a special value. In line 4 the narrator states “With two oranges in my jacket.” And because this is a date one can assume that the second orange was intended for the narrator’s partner. For this we can see that the narrator intended to share something very valuable with her. However the Narrator doesn’t share it with his partner he use it to buy her something that she wants. A nickle in my pocket, And when she lifted a chocolate That cost a dime, …show more content…

The author sacrificing the oranges, with its intrinsic value, for the wants of his partner show affection and devotion to his partner. Another contrast that occurs oranges is what the author trades it for, chocolate. The chocolate contrast with the oranges also reinforces its unique value. Chocolate is a dark creamy rich food where a citrus is bright and sweet. This reflects in the whole of the story because it models the sacrifice the narrator is willing to take for his partner and his devotion; Bright for Dark, but both sweet with affection. The symbol of the orange and its contrasts really exemplifies the narrator’s devotion for his

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