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What is the most accurate symbolic interpretation of the flea in Endgame?

AIt represents the violence of people.
BIt represents the youth of people.
CIt represents the over-dependence of people.
DIt represents the insignificant size of people.

Verified Answer :

the answer is C. It represents the over-dependence of people.

The correct answer is C.It represents the over-dependence of people.


In the story, the flea is just a symbol or representation of humanity. This flea is put to death by Hamm. He sent Clov to disappear the flea because he is irritated by it.  The attitude that he had regarding the flea indicated his hatred towards humanity.