Characterization is when the author introduces his character(s). So I guess when you’re asked that question it means you have to find the character’s behavior, personality, appearance, thought process... etc
The statements that help to describe and define symbolism are the following ones: The use of objects to represent abstract ideas and the use of a heart to stand for love in a piece of visual art. The fact is that symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and features by means of giving them symbolic meanings that differ from their literal sense. It can take different forms: It can either be an object, an action or a word representing something else that has an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and significant.
