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Symbols are objects, actions, or ideas that represent something beyond their literal meaning. They add depth and layers of meaning to a literary work.
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A recurring symbol or theme throughout a literary work that helps develop its overall message.
Allegory: A narrative where characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.
A figure of speech that compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as," often used to convey symbolic meanings.