Symbolism Worksheet with three passages for identifying symbolic objects and their meanings.

Here are the answers to the symbolism worksheet.

1. Sarah and Mr. Murray
* What is the symbol? The owl.
* What does the symbol represent? Wisdom or guidance. (In stories, owls are often used to show that someone is wise and knows the right path to take).

2. Dina and the Bird
* What is the symbol? The birdcage.
* What does the symbol represent? Feeling trapped or stuck. (Just like the bird cannot fly away because of the bars, Dina feels she cannot leave her apartment or change her life because of her responsibilities).

3. The Judge and the Lawyer
* What is the symbol? The scales.
* What does the symbol represent? Justice or fairness. (Scales are used to weigh things evenly; in a courtroom, they represent weighing the facts to make a fair decision).