Requiem Guatemala

Is This Some Sort of Sign? Symbolism by definition is a revelation or suggestion of intangible conditions or truths by artistic invention. Requiem Guatemala, a novel by Marshall Bennett Connelly, exemplifies superlative symbolic use at its prime. Connelly’s use of imagery and symbolism in “from Three Dirges” creates an intricate illustration through his use of diction, his use of similes, and his use of vivid descriptions. Connelly begins to employ imagery to portray the …

…not eliminate any other important aspects of Connelly’s intentions. Even with the illustrative images, the beauty of the scenery does not take away from the event at hand, death. The images and symbols underline the shifting tones and attitudes expressed as the events unfurl. Lasting impressions and reminiscences regarding the novel directly result from the images, and “what can a man say to something like that, and what’s a man supposed to do?”