A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

Symbolism

What do his wings being dirty symbolize?

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The old man's wings are symbolic in a few different ways. His dirty wings allude to his nature.... we see the old man as both angelic and human at the same time.

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A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

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