I have written my answers as following. Please improve my answers if needed:
The story "The Wedding Gift" by Thomas Raddall makes use of symbolism.
A) Explain what the snow represents.
The snow in the short story is the representation of the hope and destiny. Before the snowfall occurs, future for Kezia is unsatisfactory. As the snowfall occurs Kezia is able to use the weather conditions to her benefit and discover a future that is more hopeful than the one decided by the Barclays.
B) Explain what the character’s footsteps through the snow represent.
The steps of Kezia and Mr. Mears going through the snow represent their breaking away from the rules of the society and deciding on their own destiny. Kezia especially uses the snow to prevent marrying Mr. Hathaway and set course for a new future for herself.
A) Your answer about the symbolism of snow in "The Wedding Gift" is quite good. It effectively captures how the snow represents hope and destiny in the story. However, you could consider adding more specific examples or details from the text to support your explanation. For instance, you could mention specific moments where Kezia's future seems unsatisfactory before the snowfall, and how the snowfall changes her perspective and opens up new possibilities for her.
B) Your explanation regarding the footsteps through the snow is solid. You accurately convey how Kezia and Mr. Mears' footsteps represent their defiance of societal expectations and their determination to shape their own destinies. To enhance your answer, you may want to provide specific examples from the story that highlight this breaking away from societal rules. For instance, you could mention scenes where Kezia actively resists marrying Mr. Hathaway and chooses a different path for herself.
By including more textual evidence and specific examples, you can further reinforce your analysis of the symbolism in "The Wedding Gift" and make your answers more persuasive.