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Symbolism is used throughout the entire novel Return of the Native to create a sense of conflict and suspense. Hardy uses several symbols depicting different characters and how the feel. He also uses places as symbols and how they relate to characters in the novel. Hardy uses several symbols depicting Paris, Egdon Heath, and the bonfires. The two characters which are affected the most by symbolism are Eustacia and Clym Yeobright. These two characters seem to be most effected by the symbolism associated with the city of Paris. The most evident and meaningful symbol to the story would be the use of Paris as a symbol to represent change, hope, excitement, dreams and a way out of the dull life on the Heath. Paris consumes Eustacia’s thoughts and actions because she really wants to leave the Heath and go to Paris where she believes her life would be so much more enjo