Premium Content Bounce's Car: A Symbol of Freedom Lost and Gained
By Christa L. Hirsch - March 20, 2007
In William Golding's "The Pyramid", the idea of freedom, both lost and gained, is encapsulated in the symbol of Bounce's car. Oliver is part of the events involving the car but is only a spectator, not fully understanding the manipulation that occurs. The car is a tool used to gain control, both sexually and emotionally, and is also a symbol of the…
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