Leopards
The leopard is the heraldic symbol of the noble Salinas family and especially of its Prince, Don Fabrizio Corbèra. In the novel, the leopard more generally symbolizes the nobility’s unchallenged rule over the lower…
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Stars
Stars symbolize the eternal and unchanging, particularly in contrast to rapid societal changes that individuals can’t control. The Prince’s favorite hobby is astronomy, and he is an accomplished amateur scientist. The stars’ obedience to…
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