Question

Federigo's falcon: 2. how does the falcon symbolize the central values of the story, before and after it's sacrificed?

Answer 1

In the story of Federigo's falcon, the falcon symbolize the central values of the story before and after it's sacrificed because It symbolize the moral principle that held by the organization.
That symbolization alone basically determine the way the organization was run

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Answer 2

The falcon symbolizes Federigo's conversion of a wealthy man with his hopes and dreams of getting to Monna, the woman he loves that he can sacrifice everything for the sake of that woman. In summary, it is the representation of moral principles. Interesting point is that falconry - the sport of hunting with falcons was associated with nobility in Europe, Japan, and China. Because falcon symbolizes keen vision, boldness, and swiftness in those cultures.