Ways you can add symbolism to your story:

• Using elements of nature and natural imagery to describe characters and their emotions.

• Contrast elements to make a point or symbolize a situation or idea.

• Use objects and actions to represent the inner feelings of characters.
• Repeat symbols and motifs throughout the story to reinforce a theme.
• Represent a character’s emotional state through the colors of their surroundings.

• Use colors to symbolize a character’s traits or emotions.

• A character’s dreams or thoughts manifest themselves in the physical world.

• Mirror the past events in the present or present events in the future. 

• Use animals, plants, or natural elements as symbols for character traits.

• Repeat images or concepts throughout the story to create a sense of harmony, balance, and structure.

• Use the character’s physical attributes to foreshadow their destiny.

• Represent the inner conflict between two characters with contrasting colors.
• Use characters’ names as symbolism.
• Have the characters wear something that represents an idea or theme.

• Have the character’s surroundings reflect their internal struggle.

• Use a motif that pops up repeatedly, either as a visual, a phrase or even a musical theme in the background.

• Contrast two different characters who represent opposite but related themes.
• Have characters say lines or act out scenes referencing past events or situations.

• Incorporate themes or references to other stories.

• Use of metaphors and allegories.