The Sign of the Beaver
Describe symbolism in The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
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One symbol in the novel, The Sign of the Beaver, is found in the snowshoes given to Matt by Saknis. The snowshoes are symbolic of Saknis' acceptance of Matt walking on land that was once theirs.
The Sign of the Beaver