Forest-1

1. Page 101 Chapter 8 2. The last paragraph 3. In the book the forest is a symbol for a dark place where witch-craft is practiced. There are very few settlements at this time in America so the forest also symbolizes a wild uncivilized place. 4. In the symbolism dictionary it represents a mysterious and dangerous place. In myths and fairy tales it is usually inhabited by dangerous creatures. It represents a right of passage where children become adults. It represents the unknown and the opposite of the comforts of city life.