Plainsong
Describe symbolism in Plainsong by Kent Haruf

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Although the McPheron boys feel a bit of relief in hearing that Victoria ran off with her boyfriend, they continue to worry about her health and general welfare. When they return home and find a cow unable to deliver its calf on its own, this is symbolic of the brothers' anxiety about Victoria's welfare and their desire to help and protect her.
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