Mister Roberts
Describe symbolism in Mister Roberts by Thomas Heggen
![](https://d22o6al7s0pvzr.cloudfront.net/images/bookrags/qa/avatars/School/Stack_of_Books.png)
Asked by
bookragstutor
Last updated by
Jill W
The palm tree is the play's major, and perhaps only, symbol, representing the Captain's foolish, selfish ambition and need for authority.
Mister Roberts