... Symbolism is defined as "The practice of representing things by means of symbols or, of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships."" (dictionary) One of the most obvious factors in Kate Chopin's Novel, The Awakening, is symbolism. Many of the objects found through out the novel have more ... that through out the book Chopin uses symbols to emphasize characters and to illustrate a deeper meaning within the entire story. There are many examples of symbolism used throughout the novel. Many are connected with the characters themselves. One example of...

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