Is there symbolism in Sula

Answer 1

yes there is ... the empty bottle of milk that sula gives ajax symbolizes the empty space in her that he fullfills.. that mail that belongs in the bottle symbolizes the nurishment she gives to him through sex

Answer 2

Yes, "Sula" contains various symbols such as the birthmark on Sula's face representing her outsider status and defiance of societal norms, the river symbolizing the passage of time and change, and the bottomless pit representing the characters' inner conflicts and the darker aspects of human nature.