Реферат: Demian

creates the setting of the barn and surrounding

hay to enhance his representation. The irony of

this symbolic setting helps conclude not only the

characters destiny, but the Old World’s also.

The symbolic elements lead Emil to find himself

as an individual with the mark of Cain. Herman

Hesse used many symbolic items and events

throughout his novel to present Emil Sinclair’s

new self-knowledge. The utilization of Hesse’s

symbolic strategy shows his complexity as a

writer as well as in his characters. Combining

each of these symbolic elements created Emil

Sinclair’s character, purpose, and destiny

towards his new self-knowledge.