Metaphors and Symbols

Cal uses metaphors and symbols to tie past events with his present circumstance to acquire a better understanding of himself. The reoccurring symbol of cocoons directly relate to his own rebirth, in which the silkworm’s appearance dramatically alters once released from the cocoon. Through this symbol, Cal could be attempting to appreciate his own transformation, paralleling the gift of silk the silkworm has to offer to his own valuable attributes.