Describe symbolism in Collected Stories of William Faulkner by William Faulkner

In the story, The Leg, Faulkner leaves the reader with much to infer about the action of the plot on his or her own. It is assumed that George is the man who was visiting Corinthia in secret, based on the dreams that Davy had about himself, a girl and a boat. Faulkner may use the missing leg as a phallic or sexual symbol. George, who is known to be a lover of literature, may have taken George's request to kill his leg symbolically instead of literally. Instead of the leg, George sought out and killed Corinthia, the object of Davy's affection.