The White Violet (symbol)
The sea violet, or white violet, is a symbol of strength in both resilience and vulnerability, bravery, experience, individuality, audacity, and substantive splendor.
The Blue Violet (symbol)
The blue violet symbolizes the overrated value, according to the speaker, of typical feminine ideals. Although aesthetically they may be "greater," they are removed from the action of life, are valued for their purity and beauty, and do not endure any character-building experiences.
Torn Shells (symbol)
The torn shells represent the milieu in which the sea violet finds itself, which may be chaotic, damaging, or undesirable, much like the misogynistic culture with which women are forced to reckon daily.
