Two important motifs of The Magic Toyshop,mirrors and puppets,are highly symbolic.They,especially mirrors,play an important role in revealing the theme of Melanie’s growing pains at the cusp of adulthood.From narciss...Two important motifs of The Magic Toyshop,mirrors and puppets,are highly symbolic.They,especially mirrors,play an important role in revealing the theme of Melanie’s growing pains at the cusp of adulthood.From narcissistic proclivities to first“sexual”transgression,from falling victim to Uncle Philip’s manipulation to rebellion against him with her“hero”Finn,the hero⁃ine went through one hardship after another,gradually grew out of her reflection in the mirror and entered the adult world.展开更多
文摘Two important motifs of The Magic Toyshop,mirrors and puppets,are highly symbolic.They,especially mirrors,play an important role in revealing the theme of Melanie’s growing pains at the cusp of adulthood.From narcissistic proclivities to first“sexual”transgression,from falling victim to Uncle Philip’s manipulation to rebellion against him with her“hero”Finn,the hero⁃ine went through one hardship after another,gradually grew out of her reflection in the mirror and entered the adult world.