Rich Man, Poor Man
Describe symbolism in Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw
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In Part IV, Chapter III, Thomas names his boat Clothilde in honor of the only woman from whom he felt completely loved, thereby creating a symbol of his lost youth and his hope for a brighter future.
Rich Man, Poor Man