Symbolism refers to the use of symbols to express a certain idea about something. In line 1 of this passage, the author uses symbolism to say that musicians “fight” to make a living. It does not literary mean they wrestle but that they give their best to survive in this world.
<span>The description of Old Scratch infers he's a demon.... particularly the "great red eyes". The fact that he is "begrimed with soot" alludes to the fires of Hell. Would he frighten me? Defintely.</span>
