The Use of Symbols in Who Has Seen the Wind

Who Has Seen the Wind has been a Canadian classic for many years. The wind is the most meaningful image from the entire story. It is invisible just like God, but it is also very powerful, also like Him. The prairie is a “comfort zone”, as opposed to the town. For Brian, the prairie is a more spiritual place, whereas the town is the complete opposite. Brian looks to the wind and the prairie for …

…the rest of her life. But what is the most significant is that Brian clearly sheds tears only in the presence of the spiritually friendly wind of the vast prairie. The prairie and the wind were more than just mere aspects of the setting in Who Has Seen the Wind. They each offered commiseration, in that they represented God’s power, and companionship. But also effectively exposed the harsh realities and pains of growing up.