to burn itself on a funeral pyre and then rise up from its own ashes. Under the drawing, Owen had written: "OFTEN A SYMBOL OF REBORN IDEALISM, OR HOPE-OR AN EMBLEM OF IMMORTALITY." And
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In John Irving's novel "A Prayer for Owen Meany," a significant image arises with the idea of a phoenix, a mythical bird that burns itself on a funeral pyre, only to emerge reborn from its ashes. This symbol reflects themes of renewal and transformation, encapsulating the hope and resilience that can emerge even in the face of tragedy. The inscription beneath the drawing emphasizes the dual nature of the phoenix as...
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