The post-modern novel Not Wanted On The Voyage by Timothy Findley employ's phallic symbols and denounces them. The author has chosen to do this because it is an effective way of explaining the masculine power demonstrated in the novel, specifically, the treatment of the symbols. One example that will be explored is the horn of the Unicorn and how it is totally misused in a gruesome and explicit scene. The symbols are employed by the author specifically to be abused. These symbols in our society are considered sacred and unique and ordinarily would not be abused which is why Dr Noyes' actions carry a more substantial meaning.
The authors use of phallic symbols was used for two reasons. …
