Before We Were Free
Describe symbolism in Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez
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One symbol in the novel is that of Chucha's coffin, which she uses as a bed. The coffin is symbolic of the shortness of life and the need to prepare for a life in Eternity.
Before We Were Free