SYMBOL AND SYMBOLISM, ITS ILLUMINATION IN YESENIN‟S “THE DROPS”

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The discussion of symbol theory and symbolism in literature will be covered in the following article. The epic poem "The Drops" will be used as an example. In literature review there will be ideas and conceptions by scholars who worked on symbolism before. Here we will discuss three distinct types of symbolism, each with distinct characteristics. Mostly, the legendary poet of Russia, Yesenin, uses emotional and romantic symbolism rather than religious one. Even in this poem we will see several symbolisms which are shown and focused on emotional characteristics.