Think injuries, scars, deformities that are metaphorical.
Deformity= different, a projection of the perils of man seeking to play God which will ultimately consume the power seeker
1984 -Winston has an ulcer above his right ankle. It itches when he can’t remember the reason for starting his diary. He holds back his hate for the party which irritates it. It starts to disappear when he releases some of that hate while acting against the party with Julia.
Kite Runner - Hessan’s cleft lip symbolizes the split in classes between him and Amir, it symbolizes his poverty.
Moby Dick - Captain Ahab’s missing leg gives insight into his pursuit of the whale