That’s literally just a tree on this occasion. In literature, a writer uses symbols to suggest deeper ideas to a reader. Symbols stand for something else beyond their literal meaning.

Dandelions have been used as a symbol in art and literature for centuries. They often represent the fleeting nature of life ...

But beyond their aesthetic charm, these botanical wonders have also served as powerful symbols, carrying rich cultural and personal meanings that have inspired countless individuals to immortalize ...

A symbol is something which as well as being itself also stands for something else, eg the Union Jack flag is an object made of wood and cloth but it is also a symbol of Britain. Symbols can be ...