Symbolism
When David's father says "Honey, I'm home!" in Pleasantville, thunder strikes outside his house as rain pours down his front porch.
What is foreshadow
People in both societies start to experience this
What is color
In both civilizations, these types of people don't do what their jobs are intended to do.
What are firefighters
In Pleasantville we see people holding signs up that say: “No coloreds.” This event has happened before in history with Dr. Martin Luther King.
What is segregation
People of Pleasantville including the Mayor start to become suspicous of the changes happening in their community. Signs are held up stating "No Coloreds" allowed, relating to a similar event in history.
What is Allusion
People in both societies lack this factor that affects their communication
What is knowledge
Both societies burn this thing to help gain knowledge
What is books
David's coworker at the restaurant states how his life “never gets any better or any worse; it’s always the same.”
What is sameness