THE ROLE OF SYMBOLS, DETAILS, AND LITERARY HINTS IN SHAPING MEANING IN AGATHA CHRISTIE'S WORKS

This article examines the role of symbols, artistic details, and literary hints in shaping the meaning of Agatha Christie’s works. The study analyses how objects, settings, recurring motifs, and indirect hints contribute to the development of the mystery, guide the reader’s expectations, and reveal the psychological dimensions of characters. The analysis draws on literary approaches to symbolism, narrative structure, detail, and detective fiction.