The Crystal Gazer Symbols & Objects

This Study Guide consists of approximately 8 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Crystal Gazer.

The Crystal Gazer Symbols & Objects

This Study Guide consists of approximately 8 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Crystal Gazer.
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A Polished Crystal Ball

A polished crystal ball symbolizes clarity, divination, and unity. The speaker compares her complete and holistic self to a polished crystal ball that provides insight into herself, nature, and other humans. For the speaker, gazing into the crystal ball of herself fosters a sense of harmony.

The Moon and the Flashing Sun

The moon and flashing sun symbolize the natural world and the passage of time. The fact that the speaker sees natural imagery in the crystal ball of herself suggests her inherent connection to nature.

Bustling and Pompous People

The speaker's image of people rushing to and fro in a self-important way symbolizes her separation from society. She chooses to sit still in contemplation rather than participate in society.

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