The House of Dies Drear Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory

The symbol of the mask is closely associated with Mayhew Skinner. He's not just an actor by profession, but by way of life. He uses acting, or putting on different masks, to solve his problems and...

Doors are a fun and easy symbol to work with. Doors usually signal discovery, and they can mean either coming or going. In The House of Dies Drear doors symbolize arrival, newness, opening. Think o...

You might think of this story as a treasure hunt that has lasted over a hundred years. This hunt broke apart the Skinner family, turned the Darrows into maniacs, and destroyed the friendship of Riv...