The Eve of Destruction Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

by James Patterson

The Eve of Destruction Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

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Symbol: Peace

The peace sign is symbolic of the Hippie movement in the United States during the 1960s.

Symbol: The United States Flag

The U.S. Flag is symbolic of American power, patriotism, valor, liberty, and justice.

Symbol: The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is symbolic of the United States' long life, strength, and the freedom possible in the country.

Motif: The Great Society

LBJ's so-called "Great Society" legislation comes up quite often in the book. This underscores how transformative the legislation was on the United States.

Symbol: JFK's Assassination

JFK's assassination is symbolic of the end of an era in the United States. It signifies the end of more optimistic, idealistic, and upbeat America and the start of a completely different country.

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