Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

Examples of symbolism in the story?

What are examples of symbols that help outline various characters' indentites?

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The violin represented the cultural revolution and Westernization.

"my violin ... was the sole item that exuded an air of foreignness, of civilisation, and therefore aroused suspicion."

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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

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