Birds
This white bird represents peace
What is a dove?
This large machine is used by construction workers to lift large objects
The couple reminisces and reassures each other about their past as they near their death.
What is the couple’s behavior
This bird is known for turning pink in color from its diet of shrimp
What is a flamingo?
This rare bird, known for its whooping sound, has been endangered for many years
What is a whooping crane?
The couple’s deteriorating health and old age imply that they have come to the field to spend their final moments together.
What is suspenseful foreshadowing?
This bird was once used for sending messages long before emails existed
What is a messenger bird?
What are paper cranes?
The lack of response from the wife coupled with the cranes’ sudden flight upward.
What is the ending of "The Cranes" ?
Meaning to stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something
What is to crane?
Symbols of love and longevity, and in this story, the connection between the couple.
What is the conventional and literary symbolism behind the cranes?