The Accidental Tourist
Describe symbolism in The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler
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The cast on Macon's broken leg and his creation of the Macon Leary Body Bag are symbolic representations of his self-imposed isolation. Macon even admits that he wishes his cast could cover his entire body. The cast and body bag, thus, become a symbol of his spiritual death as well.
The Accidental Tourist