The Sorrows of Young Werther
Describe symbolism in The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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When Lotte refers lovingly to her fiance, Werther, who believes Lotte is madly in love with him declares he's been stripped of his "sword". Werther's "sword" is a symbol of masculinity.
The Sorrows of Young Werther