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“The Tale of the Sangreal” demonstrates the use of symbolism in several different aspects. The story uses colors, numbers, plants, animals, and weapons to symbolize many different ideas and people. The understanding of the symbolism used in “The Tale of t ....

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.... is one of the colors on the bed, made from the Tree of Life. White symbolizes the innocence of Adam and Eve. White is again used while portraying Sir Galahad and Sir Percivale. Two white bulls symbolize the two knights, who are virgins, sinless, and humble. White once more represents purity and innocence. Black can be used to symbolize death, evil, and hell as well as mourning, sickness, and sinfulness. Sir Percivale receives a black magnificent horse with supernatural powers. The black symbolizes evil and the devil because the horse was not really a horse but a fiend determined to destroy him. Sir Bors met a man on a black horse wearing a ....