Question

Could you explain to me how an author uses symbolism in literature?

Answer 1

Here are some articles and websites that will give you some explanations:

http://web.mst.edu/~gdoty/classes/concepts-practices/symbolism.html

http://www.storybites.com/symbolism2.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_2095782_understand-symbolism-literature.html