Money
The play is called The Miser, so you know that money is going to be its number one symbol. In fact, you can size up just about any character in this play based on their attitude toward money. Harpa...
Clothing
As with everything else, Harpagon takes nearly every opportunity he can to save money on clothing. When a servant complains to him that his clothing is torn in the back, Harpagon merely answers, "S...
Death
For Harpagon, money equals life, and every dollar he loses is like a drop of blood leaving his body. Whenever you see the guy spend the smallest amount money, you just cringe at the amount of suffe...