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What are some symbolism in The White Heron?

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They symbolize; purity and peace.

Sylvia - Nature (Sylvan = of, relating to, or characteristic of the woods or the forest)
The Hunter - Death/Technology/Civilization
Pine tree - Clarity of Though (from the top, Sylvia is able to view everything)
Heron - purity of nature/rural

Because the Heron continues to stay white in color, it shows that Sylvia stays pure.

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