Abstract: Literary symbols and structures are extending in the precipitation of cultures, and their deep deposits are formed in the confluence of collective emotions and the accumulation of collective wisdom. However, the solidification of literary symbols and the closure of literary structures also create crises. The lack of perceptual experience and rational understanding causes the loss of the rationality of signification, the literary expression tends to become rigid, and the fundamental meaning of literary symbols and structures is difficult to maintain. The emotions and cognition of the authors as the internal driving force generated by the literary symbols and structures provide the basis for their existence, and are also the factors that promote the “extension” and “changes”. The unique emotions and the renewed cognition stimulate the authors’ desire for change, and promote the evolution of the referred form or content, thereby injecting continuous vitality into the literary symbols and structure. In order to meet the needs of literary expression, literary symbols and structures will maintain the sensible power and referential power in the continuation and evolution of nature.

Key words: literary symbol, literary structure, symbol, theme, narration