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The author uses symbolism that contributes to the success of the text is Lamb by Bernard Mac LavertyA novel in which the author uses symbolism that contributes to thesuccess of the text is “Lamb” by Bernard Mac Laverty. The author usesmany different symbols, including the pinball machine, fish, birds,lamb and many more, to very effectively emphasise points he is tryingto make and hint at how the novel will end.One of the first symbols used in the novel by the author is the symbolof the bird. Brother Benedict is described like a bird alot. The line“Benedict sat waiting with a bird like tilt of the head, sharp,owl-like” gives a very vivid description of Benedict. It gives thereader the impression that he is twitching like a bird, waiting on theright moment to pounce, the words “before he pecked” continue thisidea. “A chicken eying a seed” is another line which continues theidea of looking at his mark, waiting on the right moment before hepounces. Birds also are made out to be nasty creatures who bringsadness and pain.