Intimacies

What is an example of symbolism in the novel, Intimacies?

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In the novel, the act of translation symbolizes interpersonal connection. The narrator feels an involuntary sense of connection towards the people for whom she translates, even when they are people who have apparently committed horrific atrocities. These dynamics are also a commentary on the connective power of language.

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