James and the Giant Peach
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James and the Giant Peach

by

Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach Symbols

The Peach

The titular giant peach symbolizes how the natural world helps children grow and come of age. Before the magical peach begins to grow, James is miserable. His aunts are exceedingly cruel to him and don’t…

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