Which best identifies the symbolism of this event?
event: colin plants a rose in the garden.
a. colin's mother loved roses. when he plants one, he makes a connection with her.
b. when mary l. 1st tells him about the garden, she tells him about roses
c. whenever he thinks of roses, he thinks of his mother
d. the color of the roses symbolizes peace within the story

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.