University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Online Symbolism Dictionary
Great website where you can look up literary symbols in a searchable index. For each symbol there is a brief explanation of its significance and links to other related symbols.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Figures of Thought: Symbol
Learn about symbolism in literature and view examples of this literary technique.
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Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School: Symbolism vs. Allegory [Pdf]
Click through the slides to learn about different types of symbolism including religious, political, color, advertising, and literary. Then learn what allegory is and how it relies on symbolism. Examples from various texts and real-world...