Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Hollywood—located in the heart of Los Angeles, California—is a bizarre community. Though it claims to be the place where dreams come true (or is that Disney?), it might actually be the place wh...
What's Up With the Title?
Even if you haven't read the Book of Exodus, you've probably heard about Moses' beef with the Egyptian Pharaoh. Here's the TL;DR version, if not: the Egyptians enslave the Israelites, leading Moses...
What's Up With the Ending?
Talk about going out with a bang, huh?As predicted by Tod's painting "The Burning of Los Angeles," Hollywood erupts into a riot. Some people think it was started when an overeager fan claimed to ha...
Tough-o-Meter
Although it's a quick read, The Day of the Locust is anything but a breeze. It's more like a locust-infested heavy wind. The novel features an unconventional plot, experimental writing techniques,...