His Dark Materials Essay- Daemons represent their owners

In His Dark Materials Daemons are the embodiment of the owners soul.  When the daemon takes its form for good it can no longer change.  This identity is fixed and most likely represents an attribute of the owner.  Take witches into consideration because their daemons are usually birds that can fly.  Witches can also fly so the relation in flight is established.  The daemon as a dog is usually owned by a servant of some sort.  This dog represents the loyalty it has to its master.  The servant's only job is to be loyal to its master and a dogs job is the same so the loyalty relation is established.  Mrs. Asriel's daemon is a monkey this monkey doesn't represent her job but her personality.  Mrs. Asriel was lovely in appearance, but cruel and deceptive on the inside.  Lord Asriel's daemon is a snow leopard to represent his power.  The two main characters have daemons fitting to their nature as well.  Lyra's becomes a pine marten which shows how unique her character is and shows how she is really how she looks.  Pine martens look wild but are really sleek, graceful, and self- contained.  Will's daemon becomes a cat which shows how wise and independent he is.  The characters all have daemons representing them but to realize it you just have to look at the similar qualities of the daemon and its partner.