The Chambered Nautilus
Describe symbolism in The Chambered Nautilus by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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The nautilus's shell symbolizes the physical covering of the human body, and the living creature itself serves as a symbol of the human soul or spirit.
The Chambered Nautilus