![]() ![]() In this regard, therefore, White (ibid) sees the Harlequin as a symbol of morality, when he chooses to follow his conscience and rebel against oppression. The aim of such men is not to dislodge the state from power rather it is to urge the people to act freely and let their conscience rule over their actions. ![]() 1) writes that the Harlequin symbolizes the efforts of a few people in the society trying to save fellow men from historical equilibrium. ![]() ![]() The Harlequin is an allegory of disobedience and dissent in a utopian society, who incites the citizen against the regime.Īs White (pp. According to Bresin (2006, p.1) the Harlequin is a symbol of individualism against a backdrop of bureaucracy and totalitarian rule. The Harlequin is a defiant character who refuses to conform to the rules and regulations of the society. In a society where everyone is a conformist to the set rules and codes of conduct, Ellison’s first symbol is the protagonist, the Harlequin. The symbols discussed in this essay are in consideration to Ellison’ story and three other sources. ![]()
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