Learning How To Use Symbolism Can Help Strengthen Your Story
When you write your story, it helps to understand the basics of Symbolism. When used properly, it can help add layers to an otherwise obvious story and create an interesting subplot beneath the story.
Stories that go beyond the words and allow a reader to interpret what you say and find their own meaning in it tend to keep a readers wonder as they try to take away their own take on your story.
Here are some common symbols that you will find when reading. Feel free to inject these into any story you are working on!
| Symbol | Meaning |
| Garden | Nature serving human wants |
| Wilderness | Nature being hostile to human wants |
| River | Life, often seen as ending in death |
| Sea | Chaos and death |
| Flower | Youth can also symbolize death of young men |
| Farm animals | Human Civilization |
| Predatory animals | Evil; threats to humans |
| Fire | Light, hell, lust |
| Sky | Heaven, fate |
| Bridge | Link between worlds, between life and death |