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'The Twisted Tree': symbolism

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I can understand and explain how symbols are used throughout the novel.

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Writers use a symbol to represent something that is not literally there. Symbols in 'The Twisted Tree' include ravens, a blinded eye, the Norns and the fog. Each symbol represents a key theme or idea. To create an effective analysis of a symbol, you need to explain where it appears in the novel and what it represents.

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