Explain and illustrate the uses of symbolism used by Sophocles, Shakespeare, Strindberg, Beckett, Blake, Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, Rich, Dickens, Bronte, Melville, Kafka and Walker. How does symbolism reflect each main character''s struggle with society? Briefly discuss at least one dramatic character''s and one poet''s struggle with society. In conclusion to this paper, discuss how each genre you have studied allows a writer to express his or her themes in a different and powerful way.