Maggie: A Girl of the Streets
Describe symbolism in Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane
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Maggie's character serves as a symbol of the hopes of people in the Bowery, whereas, Pete is a symbol of the oppression inflicted on the Bowery by more affluent elements in New York City.
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets