What could i say instead of "symbolic things"? particularly the "things" part. "berenice is of course a story created by edgar allen poe. the story itself is dark and foreboding, following many symbolic things pointed out by wilbur, as well as having parts that fit the subjective vs. objective argument."

things- aspects, elements, components, factors

Symbolic- figurative, illustrative,

E.g. Figurative aspects, illustrative elements

Explanation:

"throngs rushed to the coastal area near the airport from which the plane had taken off, overloaded with relief supplies clemente wanted to make sure reached the victims of an earthquake in nicaragua."