Question

Which of the following scenes illustrates the author's use of symbolism?

A. Lennie talking to the gigantic rabbit
B. George telling Lennie it isn't his fault
C. the heron feeding on the snake in the pond
D. Slim's compassionate comment to George

Answer 1

The following scene illustrate the author's use of symbolism:

(A) Lennie talking to the gigantic rabbit

Because here the gigantic rabbit is an abstract object/animal that is being used to represent something else.