The Far and the Near
Describe symbolism in The Far and the Near by Thomas Wolfe
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It is suggested that the woman who has been waving at the engineer for twenty years has perceived the train as a symbol of hope. The reality of an aged man on her porch, a man who no longer drives the magical train, is a great shock to her. Thus, the hostility and suspicion she expresses during his visit are understandable in this context.
The Far and the Near