Whirligig What metaphors are used in Whirligig by Paul Fleischman? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:25 Last updated by Cat on 04 Jan 05:32
The whirligigs of the story become a metaphor for Brent's life as it flashes, twists, and turns, in chaotic disorder. Then order is restored as he fashions each whirligig and finds just the right spot for it.