The Vampires
In “Mrs. Amworth,” the vampires are symbolically used by the author to represent unfortunate events. For instance, when the title character returns to an English village, a young boy develops a strange disease. Therefore, the vampire story allegorically represents bad luck and the occurrence of strange diseases.
Ungodly Hairy Creatures
The ungodly hairy creatures are symbols of forbidden places. For instance, any human being who tries to cross the Horror Horn is unlucky because these creatures will attack him and cause serious injury. Consequently, the title 'The Horror Horn' is symbolic because it represents forbidden places for actual human beings.
The symbolism of a curse
The woman who dies at sea symbolically represents the oceanic curse. After the woman dies, her body is rejected by spirits in the ocean because she committed suicide. The see prohibits suicide, and any person who kills herself is rejected and cursed.
The caterpillars
The caterpillars are symbolic because they represent a disgusting display. When the man walks downstairs to look for a book to read, he sees several caterpillars start walking towards him. The author describes the caterpillars as enamours and scary. Therefore, the caterpillars represent a disgusting display.
