The Valley of Fear

Symbolism

What does the valley represent?

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Vermissa Valley itself is a symbol, one that is essentially explained by the title of the novel. The reader learns early on that John Douglas lived in a literal valley in the western United States. However, even after leaving America, Douglas’ wife refers to living in a valley of fear. Thus it is not only a literal valley, but also a looming entrapment from which Douglas cannot quite escape.

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