A scar always represents pain endured. Pain is part of what it means to be human, and scars become silent proof of that humanity. For some, scars symbolize that life is full of pain and suffering that must be endured with strength and stoicism. It's no exaggeration, therefore, that to be human is to be scarred.

What does a scar symbolize in literature?

Scars as Marks of Authority, Credibility, and Respect.

What do scars remind us?

Our scars remind us that there is more to life than simply surviving. Our scars remind us there is another side to our pain. Our scars remind us that our pain has the power to separate and unite us. Our pain can lead us to discover our purpose and our people.