How do symbols lead to an interpretation of the work as a whole?

Discuss the use of symbolism in “The Raven” & “Young Goodman Brown” Should meet the following minimum requirements: 1. a thesis statement 2. support from assigned literature 3. MLA documentation for all direct quotes and paraphrases (including in-text citations and a Works Cited) 4. clear organization 5. a summative statement sources https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-ravenhttp://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Texts/younggoodmanbrown.html