Part Six: Symbols

Sometimes in literature, an author uses physical or literal things to also represent something bigger, something that goes beyond the literal -- usually an idea or theme that turns out to be very important for the story or narrative.  When that happens, the thing in question becomes a symbol.

Please watch the following video:

11. Name at least three physical things that function as symbols in this play:

     a.

     b.

     c.

12. What do these things symbolize?