Almost Perfect Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

Almost Perfect Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

Sage

She symbolizes the challenges transgender people go through in society. When Sage joined Logan's school in London, she looked like any ordinary girl. Logan got attracted to Sage the first time he saw her. Despite promising himself not to love again after getting disappointed by his ex-girlfriend, Logan could not resist dating Sage. Paradoxically, sage was transgender and was biologically a boy. After realizing that Sage was transgender, Logan dumped her. Other students ridiculed Sage for being transgender, which symbolized the difficulties that transgender people face in society and learning institutions.

Logan

Logan represents the attitudes of ordinary people towards transgender individuals. After discovering Sage's true sexual identity, Logan started insulting her and calling her nasty names. The reader realizes that Logan did not mind hurting Sage emotionally. Therefore, the people in society are insensitive, and they insult transgender people without considering that they deserve to be respected and loved.

Love

Love is symbolized by Logan's strong urge to find a companion of the opposite sex. After breaking up with his ex-girlfriend, Logan was emotionally disturbed and thought he would not date again. Logan's ex-girlfriend cheated on him with another boy. However, the reader notes that love is controlling, and it forces Logan to get attracted to Sage when they first meet.

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