Italian Songs
The Italian songs are a symbol of culture and customs practiced by the local people. In the drama, Gertrude is set to meet her suitors in a cultural dance event. The author hints that Gertrude has overstayed in her father's home, and she wishes to look for her home by getting married. The artful deductive dance between Gertrude and Wildish signifies a possible love affair that could lead to marriage.
Fantast Women
The fantast women denote attention from male suitors. For instance, the rivalry for Gertrude’s attention is evident from the rivalry of Lord Bellamy and Wildish, who both want to marry her. The attractiveness of the fantast women cannot be compared with the urban women. Consequently, everyman wants to be closer to the fantast women because of their undeniable beauty.
Dropping of the sword (Sign of reconciliation)
Bellamy and Wildish compete to win the affection of Gertrude, who has not decided on whom to marry. Both Wildish and Bellamy are trying their level best to outshine each other. Unfortunately, the two engage in a provocative conversation to the extent of pointing swords at each other. Charles realizes that the situation is getting out of hand, and he quickly intervenes. Charles convinces Wildish to drop his sword, which symbolizes reconciliation. Bellamy hands his weapon to Charles, and they make peace which each other.
Bury Fair
The title of the play is symbolic because it represents the courage of the Fantast women. For instance, Gertrude knows that more than one man is pursuing her, but she stands her ground and refuses to choose any of them because they are not worth fighting for her life. However, Gertrude undoes her stand towards the end of the play when she realizes that Wildish is the real man who can make her happy, and she says that she is ready for marriage.
Simpering Milksop
Simpering milksop is a symbol of submissiveness. Gertrude tells Wildish that she is ready to be a simpering milksop woman who obeys and respects her husband. Gertrude takes her time to choose between Wildish and Bellamy, who were both fighting for her love. At first, Gertrude was keen on rejecting both of them because they were fighting for her love. However, the rivalry for her love made Gertrude comprehend the true character and intentions of Wildish, who qualified to be her suitor at last.
