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Describe symbolism in The Advertisment by Natalia Ginzburg
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The term "extra" is symbolic in two ways. First, Teresa was never able to progress above the part of an extra in the films she appeared in. Second, she always felt like an insignificant part of her husband's world..... merely an "extra" in his life. In other words.... she was looking for the starring role in her marriage, something she never obtained.
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