The Hobbit

The Hobbit, Chapter 14 question "Fire and Water"

Symbolism is when an object or word represents another thing. For example, gold could be used to represent wealth, greed or glamour. The title for this chapter" fire and water" are symbolic. What's the symbolic?

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Fire and water is a a symbol for danger... the fire of Smaug, and the people of Laketown's need for water to protect themselves.

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