Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

by Louis Sachar

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

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The Cloud of Doom

The Cloud of Doom is symbolic of the ills of the world according to author Louis Sachar, including things like the election of Donald Trump in 2016, global warming, and his mother's battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Playground

The playground at Wayside school is symbolic of childhood innocence, naivete, and exuberance.

Zany Actions by Kids

A common motif throughout Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom is the zany actions that many of the kids do to have fun.

Sachar's Feelings

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom is an allegory for author Louis Sachar's feelings surrounding a number of recent events.

The Plague of Childhood Depression

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom is an allegory for the plague of childhood depression that has swept the United States and the rest of the world.

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