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Symbolism

What Are Symbols and What is


Symbolism?
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A Symbol can be anything as long as its used


to represent something else.

For example a Symbol can be a word, sound,


object, shape, or marking.

It can even be a place or event.


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A Symbol is a Symbol as long as it has a


deeper meaning that is not its literal
meaning.
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The literal meaning of a red octogon is its


shape and colour. However, When we see it
we know it means STOP!
The meaning that resides behind the red
octogon is what Symbolism is all about.
What are some Symbols that we
see everyday?
Symbolism

Emojis are symbols we


use everyday.

Emojis, can have many


meanings.
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Emoji Stories:

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0:41 seconds.
Symbolism
Emily Dickinson (183086). Complete Poems.
1924.

Part Four: Time and Eternity

I LOST a world the other day.


Has anybody found?
You ll know it by the row of stars
Around its forehead bound.

A rich man might not notice it;


Yet to my frugal eye
Of more esteem than ducats.
Oh, find it, sir, for me!
Your Turn!
Make your own Emoji story with poetry!
Symbolism

Working alone, choose a stanza from one of


the poems provided on the hand out.

Use the Emojis to symbolically represent the


lines from the stanza.

After creating your Emoji story, write a short


reflection on the sheet provided.

Working in groups of 2 only, have your


partner guess which poem and which stanza
you chose. Take turns guessing.
Using Symbols in Literature.
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What about Symbolism in Literature?

A symbol is a metaphorical object or image


that stands for something else.

Symbols used in literature usually have


universally agreed upon meanings.

Symbols used in literature are usually


Conventional and Traditional.
Symbolism

What is Conventional and Traditional


Symbolism in Literature?
Traditionalis something that has been passed from
generations to generations. In other words, its the way
things have always been done in the past. In order to say
that something istraditional, it must be long established.

Symbolism

What is Conventional and Traditional


Symbolism in Literature?

Conventionalis something that is generally expected by


people. It is based on common things in specific cultures, at a
specific time. In other words, to beconventional, something
must be widely practiced. If something is conventionalfor a
long period of time, it will become traditional.

For example, itsconventionalto make Turkey and pumpkin
pie for Thanksgiving in US and Canada, but it might
betraditional to make chocolate brownies instead of
pumpkin pie for dessert in your family.
Examples of Conventional and
Traditional Symbols.
Symbolism

Colours:

Black seen as a cold and negative aspect.

It suggests passivity, death, ignorance, or evil;


black hens and black cats are associated with
witchcraft.
Symbolism

Colours:

Red immoral

The color of the life principle, blood, passion,


emotion, danger, or daring; often associated
with fire
Symbolism

NATURE (The Seasons)

Spring: birth, new beginning

Summer: maturity, knowledge

Autumn: decline, nearing death, growing old

Winter: death, sleep, hibernation, or stagnation

Christmas season: birth, change for the better


Symbolism

SETTING

The forest: usually a place of evil or mystery


An isolated setting: alienation, loneliness

A garden: paradise of a haven

A park: a place for retreat and renewal

The town: place where rules are on their best


behavior
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What about Symbolism in Literature?

In literature a symbol will most commenly


appear in the form of:

A word A quality
A figure of speech A Concept
An event A value
An action
A chacater
Symbolism

An Example of symbolism in
Literature:
My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold
by William Wordsworth

My heart leaps up when I behold


A rainbow in the sky:
So was it when my life began;
So is it now I am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
Symbolism

An Example of symbolism in
*The Rainbow is a
Literature: symbol of hope.
My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold
The Rainbow also
by William Wordsworth
Symbolizes a
deep appreciation
My heart leaps up when I behold of nature.
A rainbow in the sky:
*The Rainbow is a
So was it when my life began;
biblical allusion
So is it now I am a man; associated with
So be it when I shall grow old, Noahs Ark.
Or let me die!
What are the
Conventional Symbols
you all know and use in
2016?

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