What does the baton that Miss Meadows carries Symbolise?
What does the baton that Miss Meadows carries Symbolise?
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In this short story, the baton carried by Miss Meadows denotes authority and control. The use of a baton in music is primarily to enlarge and enhance the manual and bodily movements of the musicians. Similarly here, being the music teacher, Miss Meadows having a baton symbolizes her authoritative power over her students during her classes. She controls their movements and how one should sing.
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