Does Freddy Krueger's glove in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) symbolize something deeper?

Weapon: The Glove poll options

Weapon: The Glove

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A Nightmare on Elm Street

• It represents his sadistic nature
• It's a metaphor for his control over dreams
• It's just a cool weapon
• It signifies his past as a gardener