My Outlander reread project is not much about chapter summaries but the discussion of certain details (that did not get my full attention the first time I read them) and foreshadowing. About Frank The following passage is an indication of how Claire’s relationship with Frank was once she came back from the past. . . […]
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Outlander: White Heather Symbolism and How It Relates to Claire
I am currently rereading Dragonfly in Amber. There is a scene in which Roger tells Brianna that both the white rose and the white heather were the emblems of Bonnie Prince Charles. I decided to investigate more about white heather, and this is what I found. White heather is especially sacred and magical and brings […]
Continue readingOutlander Reread: The Prologue in Dragonfly in Amber
Since I am currently rereading Dragonfly In Amber, I decided to add a new subcategory to my Outlander category. It is called “Outlander Reread Project.” Basically, the posts will not be chapter summaries but details that most likely would be relevant later on. A Possible interpretation of the Prologue Claire reveals that she has been dreaming […]
Continue readingOutlander: Symbolism of Jamie’s Color
The color associated with Jamie is red. One of my favorite lines in regards to Jamie’s coloring is how the old fortuneteller in Paris describes him in A Breath of Snow and Ashes. “T’es un chat, toi,” the old woman had remarked, in tones of malicious interest. “You’re a cat, you. A little red cat.” […]
Continue readingOutlander: Symbolism of Claire’s Color
Different colors are used throughout the series in reference to both Claire and Jamie. This post is actually a continuation of a former one, White Animals and the King of Ireland, in which I detailed Claire’s association with mainly white animals. My next two posts will be about Jamie’s color which is red and the blue […]
Continue readingOutlander: Saint Killian at the White Spring
This week’s post is actually an “addendum” to a former post I wrote around two weeks ago. Here is the link. Syncretism in the Beliefs of Scottish Highlanders It is also an addendum to another blogger’s post. The Duality of Jamie Fraser or Religion in Outlander Of interest is the following passage detailed in the […]
Continue readingOutlander: Geillis Duncan and her Association with the Duke of Sandringham
One of the most enigmatic character associations is the one between Geillis and the Duke of Sandringham. In Voyager Geillis acknowledges openly that she was acquainted with the Duke. This post will concentrate mainly on the silkies’ treasure, but I will also discuss other minor characters too. The most interesting link between Geillis and Sandringham are the […]
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