Canary light of oil lamps
In "Everything Is Illuminated," Jonathan Safran Foer explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for identity through the story of a young man who travels to Ukraine. He seeks to uncover the past of his grandfather, who survived the Holocaust. The narrative interweaves multiple perspectives, revealing the complexities of heritage and the impact of history on the present.
One notable symbol in the book is the canary light of oil...