Call It Courage

Describe symbolism in Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry

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One major symbol in the novel, Call It Courage, is the boar tooth necklace. Mafatu's grandfather's necklace was a symbol of unmatched courage. When Mafatu kills the boar, he makes a similar necklace is order to prove his bravery when he returnds to his tribe.

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