A symbol is a word, object, character, color, et al. that is used to represent an abstract idea. While a symbol represents something that is more prominent than the object itself, it does not, however, like a motif, hold significance to the theme of the story. The Elder Wand One of ...
As in many modern boarding schools, students at Hogwarts live in one of four school houses: Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. The houses are meant to represent some of the characteristics that individuals belonging to each house possess. Gryffindors are brave, Ravenclaws are smart...