Bird

Birds are often used as a metaphor to describe the characters in a myriad of ways. The eagle is the literal symbol of the Pequot tribe, which represents power, honor, and sublime, untamed beauty. Moreover, the eagle later becomes America’s national bird, representing the freedom that both the Native American tribes and the Puritan settlers simultaneously seek. The bird, when used to signify Hope, represents her lofty ideas and ability to transcend the minds of those around her. In regards to Faith, the bird symbolizes her fragility and the natural inclination to nurture and protect her. Overall, birds symbolize the many different ways that one, unified species manifests itself, including human beings.

Clothing

Puritan and tribal clothing convey the notion that the appearance presented on the outside is not always directly comparable to what the character experiences on the inside. The purpose of Sir Philip...