To Sir Henry Wotton
How does Donne use symbolism in the poem, To Sir Henry Wotton?
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One example of symbolism can be found in the snail, which symbolizes self-reliance. Donne explains to Wotton that the snail carries its home with it wherever it goes, emphasizing his argument that Wotton must trust himself above all others.
To Sir Henry Wotton