The End of Old Horse
Describe symbolism in The End of Old Horse by Simon J. Ortiz
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The author gives the mud on Gilly's jeans almost as much focus as the obscene language that he uses. The mud, in fact, can be seen as a symbol of Gilly's language.
The End of Old Horse