Flowering Judas Symbolism. It also shows the symbolism in porter s style of writing. Taking a cue from judas who revealed christ s identity to his persecutors with a kiss flowering judas by katherine anne porter a short story published in 1930 revolves around the theme of betrayal laura an adventurous young woman from the southwest u s.
Rough draft 2 in katherine anne porter flowering judas porter states the gluttonous bulk of braggioni has become a symbol of her many disillusionments for a revolutionist should be lean animated by heroic faith a vessel of abstract virtues porter 311. Flowering judas and other stories katherine anne porter s first collection of short stories includes among its twelve pieces several of her most significant works as in all of her fiction. This site might help you.
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Written by katherine anne porter. Symbolism is the most important stylistic feature of flowering judas the most important thing to understand about porter s use of symbolism is that it is multi faceted and ambiguous. Also a quick summary of the story would also be helpful. Symbolism in katherine anne porter s flowering judas 1351 words 6 pages period 05 march 2018 part 14.
