Lord Hornblower Describe symbolism in Lord Hornblower by C. S. Forester Asked by bookragstutor 12 years ago 8/20/2012 11:59 AM Last updated by Jill W 6 years ago 2/24/2019 6:46 PM
At the start of the novel, Hornblower is wearing a silk scarf—a gift from his wife. During his early seasickness, Hornblower keeps the scarf nearby, as it symbolizes the strong relationship he enjoys with Barbara.