THE REFLECTION OF THE IMAGERY OF COLDNESS IN ANN BEATTIE’S “SNOW”

Abstract

This
 article intends to highlight how the usage of images and symbols reflect the
 inner psyche of individuals in the natural setting as in Ann Beattie’s “Snow.”
 The coldness in the depths of the forest like setting pulls two lovers to the
 landscape to have a rest and happiness. The language spent sounds all the
 coldness. At the end, the snowplow scraps all the snow outside as if cleaning
 the darkness of the inner psyches of individuals living there. The language
 used is poetic enough to keep all the secrets in itself. The male lover
 abruptly leaves the female lover by creating the questions to find the reasons
 for departing. The house they accomodate reflects all the hidden messages
 having solely three belongings: a library, a fireplace and a wallpaper. The snow,
 snowplow, ice, cold water, fireplace sound coldness as a whole in the context
 of the open-ended short short story which reflects poetic messages in depth.