Question

What does the deer symbolize in “destiny” by Rosario Castellanos?

Answer 1

Answer:

Deer, in thee poem symbolizes the 'gentleness' and 'innocence.'

Explanation:

"Destiny" is a poem written by Rosario Castellanos. The poem speaks about the destiny of the things that we love and we don't love or hate or despise.

Deer is a symbolism of 'gentleness' and 'innocence' and is used to symbolize the same in the poem. Rosario faced two miscarriages in her life and it is assumed that this poem is a reflection of her feelings towards her loss.

In the poem, deer is devoured by a lion, who represents power and violence. The deer in the poem is shot by an arrow by its side and thus tries to flee. This means that her 'gentleness' and 'innocence' was hurt with an arrow of miscarriages.

Thus the deer symbolizes 'gentleness' and 'innocence.'