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Symbolism in "Every Little Hurricane"

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In the story, "Every Little Hurricane," why do the others watch the fight between the brothers instead of intervening? What do you think is meant by the line, "This little kind of hurricane was generic"?

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This analyzes the symbolism in "Every Little Hurricane."

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In the story, the hurricane is symbolic of chaos of their lives. The hurricane drops unexpectly on the town and creates havoc, much like the fighting and other ...

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