![]() One of the most prominent literary devices used in the novel is stream-of-consciousness narration. ![]() Through the use of stream-of-consciousness narration, symbolism, imagery, foreshadowing, and irony, the author is able to create a powerful and moving portrayal of the characters and their experiences. ![]() The novel explores themes of poverty, race, family, and the destructive power of nature. The novel is set in the Gulf Coast, in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina and it tells the story of a poor African-American family, the Batistes, who lives in the fictional town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi. In Jesmyn Ward’s novel Salvage the Bones, the author uses a variety of literary devices to convey the novel’s themes and create a visceral and realistic portrayal of the characters’ lives. ![]()
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