Hexwood

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Hexwood
In the course of the novel, the author describes various interactions between Anne, an extraterrestrial alien in the body of a twelve-year-old human girl and also known as Vierran, and other characters. Often, the author invites the readers into alternative realms from where they can decipher the unconscious and supernatural goings-on. From these instances, the readers cannot only see a character’s unconscious self but how this affects their personality as well as, other ways in which it manifests itself. This is evident through Ann. By way of visions, it is obvious that her unconscious is dominated by imagery of her alternate self as Vierran which impacts positively on her. Especially in the sense that having existed as Vierran, an indentured servant, Ann exhibits a growing appetite for freedom.
It is noteworthy that the author employs the use of symbolism in this novel. Through this, Ann can read into the personal fears and desires of some of the items with which she interacts. For instance, she communicates with the Bannus. The archetypal meaning if this is a desire for revenge and fear of status quo. She also interacts with Hexwood estate itself, the archetypal meaning of which is the vast possibilities, which may lie in any such farm. Another item with whom she interacts is the Window to Hexwood farm. This interaction is symbolic of her desire to be free. The author describes her interaction with the woods as well. This interaction is symbolic of the uncertainty of venturing into the world of the reigners.

It is also noteworthy that the novel begins with a description of her interaction with sickness. The archetypal meaning of this is the plague and bad things that lay in wait.
Further, interactions with some humans also proved to be symbolic in the novel. These include Ann’s interaction with Mordion. Being peers, her interaction with Mordion is symbolic of the triumph of the weak in unison. She interacts with Yam, and this is symbolic too. Ideally, Yam’s depiction as an android is for the exploitation of its archetypal meaning. The androids’ desire to destroy the status quo is seen when Yam turns out to be the Bannus. The author goes ahead to describe her interaction with Vierran, this is archetypal of the possibility of split personalities.
Further, the fears and wishes expressed by the five Reigners are symbolic of the wrath, which rewards the pursuit of selfish desires that is typical of many rulers. Her interaction with Mordion and her offspring, Hume is also typical in symbolism. It is archetypal of a permanent dependency created between the three.

Works Cited
Jones, Diana Wynne. Hexwood. Harper Collins, 2002.