A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works (like a short story) a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning.
Choose one of the short stories provided, figure out the main symbol, and write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work. Write about what it reveals about the characters or themes of the story as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
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