Willa of the Wood Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

by Robert Beatty

Willa of the Wood Symbols, Allegory and Motifs

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Symbol: The Forest

The forests that Willa and her Faeran clan live in are symbolic of the clan's demeanor: magical, calm, and serene.

Symbol: Cottages

The cottages are symbolic of humanity's evil and their lust for money.

Symbol: Magic

Willa's magic is symbolic of her profound skills and the rich history of the Faeran clan.

Allegory: The Corrupting Influence of Colonizing Societies

Willa of the Wood is an allegory for the corruption of isolated, primitive societies at the hands of colonizers (which occurred frequently throughout history).

Motif: Humanity's Evil

Humanity’s evil is a very common motif throughout the book - though particularly at the start of the book. Willa and her clan hate humans because of their role in destroying their homes in the forest.

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