Symbolism In Neverwhere By Neil Gaiman

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Neil Gaiman uses magical realism in the novel “Neverwhere” to engage the reader in a coming of age story. gaiman distorts many elements in the book from reality into fantasy. The magical elements in the book symbolize adulthood for Richard, and the realistic elements in the book symbolize childhood for Richard. The unrealistic elements in the book keep the reader enthralled in the tale.
Neil Gaiman changes elements in the book from reality into fantasy. Door’s name holds significance in the book. Richard lives a normal life until he meets Door(page 69). Gaiman distorted the element of real world names and fantasy names because when Richard meets Door, his world shifts from reality into fantasy. Her name symbolizes the fantasy side of Richard's

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