What do beetles symbolize to Margery in the novel, Miss Benson’s Beetle?

For Margery, beetles serve as a symbol of hope. As a child, Margery’s obsession with beetles soothes her and allows her to forget her tragic past. Her hobby, beetle-catching, is one of the only things she feels secure in. Her obsession with beetles soothes her and allows her to forget her tragic past. Finding the beetle signifies the fulfilment of Margery’s goal.