What instrument is in the title of Algren's award-winning novel?
Silver Trombone
Golden Violin
Golden Arm
Bronze Flute
Answer
Certainly! In Nelson Algren's acclaimed novel, "The Man with the Golden Arm," the title itself holds significant symbolism. The "Golden Arm" refers to the protagonist Frankie Machine's heroin addiction, personifying the drug's alluring yet destructive grip on his life. Algren masterfully employs this central imagery to delve into Themes of addiction, rehabilitation, and the human struggle against inner demons.
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