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Symbol and Symbolism
What is symbol? Symbol is an object which suggests
more that its literal meaning. Usually a concrete object Could be inanimate Could be a character Could be an action
Recognizing Symbols Not everything is a symbol. Make sure it’s concrete. Look at the title. Look for repetition. Ask: Is it significant to the plot?
What is symbolism? In a story, a character, an action, an
object, or an animal can be symbolic.
Often these symbols stand for something abstract, like a force of nature, a condition of the world, or an idea.
Peace
Romance
What this picture symbolizes?
Let’s try this out!O Colours.
O Red– blood, passion, daring
O Black– cold , evil, dark
O White – innocence, light, purity
O Seasons.O Spring
– birth, new beginningO Summer
– maturity, knowledgeO Winter
– death, sleep, hibernation
O Weather.O Fog
– prevents clear vision or thinking, isolationO Rain
– sadness, despairO Lightning
– indicates the spark of life, power, strength
O Animal.O Fox
– slyness, clevernessO Dove
– peace, purityO Snake
– temptation, evil
O Trees.O Apple
– temptation, loss of innocenceO Oak
– strength, wisdom
O Flowers.O Rose
– youth, romance, potentialO Sunflower
- sturdinessO Chrysanthemums
– perfection
O Objects.O Chain
– symbolize the bondingO Key
– power, authority of letting in and shutting outO Mirror
– unbroken mirror can be a sign of a happy marriage: broken mirror indicate a separation or destruction.
O Setting.O Forest
– usually a place for evil or mysteryO Window of a room
– freedom