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Hlessirah

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 8:42 pm


AnijaYoukai
using things in groups of three is a very old literary tactic. it's a magic power number or something. For example: in macbeth there were 3 witches and 3 murders, and probably other groupings.

We're learning about Fairy Tales in German class, and they mention that since old times, 3 has always been a magic number, just like seven. Maybe that's the reason...?
PostPosted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:44 am


3 Freaks in TCC..maybe its just me but where their 3 lions too? sweatdrop I don't remember

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:09 pm


I'd say the number 13 is more signifigant than 3 in Snicket's writing. Three is a common grouping in most literary works. If anything, I'd say the fact that the siblings we run into are usually in groups of three means something. The rest I'd say are coincidence or unremarkable.
PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 3:49 pm


Wow, I didn't realize there were so many groupings in the books until now...

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:13 pm


I think 3s and 13's are BOTH significant. I don't think Snicket would be oblivious to basic numerology and symbolism.

He's freaking BRILLIANT as a children's author. redface
PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:54 pm


Kipluck
I think 3s and 13's are BOTH significant. I don't think Snicket would be oblivious to basic numerology and symbolism.

He's freaking BRILLIANT as a children's author. redface


And yet his books also appeal to an older audience... he is freaking BRILLIANT, I completely agree.

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