What are 5 examples of literary symbolism?

Answer 1

1. "The Tell-Tale Heart" a bad conscience.
2. "The White Whale" a monstrous obsession.
3. "NightFall" an incomprehensible reality.
4. "The Great Coat" a sociological catalyst
5. "The Black Cat" a persistent and odious reminder of bad deeds.

Answer 2

1. The green light in "The Great Gatsby" symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams.
2. The mockingbird in "To Kill a Mockingbird" symbolizes innocence and purity.
3. The scarlet letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel symbolizes guilt and sin.
4. The white whale in "Moby Dick" symbolizes obsession and vengeance.
5. The river in "Siddhartha" symbolizes the journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.