Symbolism 2

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Symbolism 2

• Meanings beyond the obvious

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A symbol is

• an object that stands for itself and a greater
  idea.
• We see symbols every day

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Symbolism in stories -

• When the author uses an object to add deeper
  meaning to a story
• Sometimes easy to find. Sometimes hard.
• Can you think of the deeper meaning of the
  symbols in Little Red Riding Hood

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• Symbolism is used to provide more meaning to the
  writing beyond what is actually being written.

The Ugly Duckling
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Symbolism in Literature

• Objects are often used to symbolize something
  else
• ?A chain can symbolize the coming together of two
  things.

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Objects as symbols

• The American flag
• Real object
• Symbol for United States
• Represents freedom
• Represents a nation as a whole

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Symbolism is used to

• Provide meaning beyond the obvious
• Emphasize key ideas or themes

A river can represent the flow of life or its
depth may represent the unknown the water
might be purity or there could be dangers
beneath the surface.
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In literature, symbols are full of meaning and
are used to develop atmosphere in the text.

• Example A storm occurring when there is a
  conflict or high emotions
• Example Transition from day
• to night might move from
• goodness to evil

Example And dawn may show the end of conflict,
the start of a new day.
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How can you spot a symbol?

• Theres no one way, but some things to look for
  are
• Colors or objects
• (sword war)
• Unusual character names Rumblebuffin (giant
  in Chronicles of Narnia)
• Objects / creatures that have cultural meanings
  (lions strength, owls wisdom, etc.)

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Examples from literature

• Star Wars Lightsabers
• Good and Evil is represented by color blue being
  the light side and red the dark side

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Examples from Literature

• Harry Potter by JK Rowling
• View the Sorting Hat scene
• Record anything that might be symbols in this
  scene.

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Gryffindor

• Gryffindor is one of the four Houses of Hogwarts
  School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, founded by
  Godric Gryffindor. Its emblematic animal is the
  lion, and its colors are red and gold. The
  particular characteristics of students Sorted
  into Gryffindor are courage, chivalry and
  determination. 
• Gryffindor corresponds roughly to the element of
  fire, and it is for that reason that the colors
  red and gold were chosen to represent the House.

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Slytherin

• Slytherin is one of the four Houses at Hogwarts
  School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and is
  traditionally home to students who exhibit such
  traits as cunning, resourcefulness, and ambition.
  Its emblematic animal is the snake and its
  colours are green and silver. Founded by Salazar
  Slytherin, the house is composed mostly of
  pure-blood students, due to its founder's
  mistrust of Muggle-born witches and wizards.
  Slytherin house has a negative reputation, with
  many claiming that it is the source of most Dark
  Wizards in Britain, notably Tom Marvolo Riddle,
  who later became Lord Voldemort, as well as a
  large majority of his Death Eaters. It has a
  traditional rivalry with Gryffindor.
• Slytherin corresponds roughly with the element of
  water.

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Examples from literature

• Harry Potter (lots of symbolism)
• A snake can represent vengefulness and
  vindictiveness
• A lion can represent courage and leadership and
  strength
• Can you describe how these character traits are
  used in the books/movies?

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Stephanie Meyer series titles

• Twilight-(The Time After The Sun Sets) Bella
  Enters The Night (Edward) Moving from goodness
  to evilSunset nearing the end Night death
  _________________________________________
• New Moon-(The Darkest Part Of A Lunar Cycle)
  Bella's Moon (Edward) Disappears From The Night.
• Moon immortality or eternity__________________
  _______________________
• Eclipse-(When The Moon Crosses Over The Sun)
  Bella Chooses The Moon (Edward) Over The Sun
  (Jacob)
• Sun warmth, intelligence, or
  knowledge________________________________________
  
• Breaking Dawn-(The Beginning Of A New Day) Bella
  Enters Another Life.
• DawnSunrise new beginning

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More examples in literature

• Chronicles of Narnia
• Aslan -means Lion in Turkish - good, strong,
  courageous leader restores Narnia back to its
  original creation often thought of as Jesus
  Christ
• White Witch - evil tries to keep Narnia
• under her control often thought of as Satan

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Even more examples in literature

• Lord of the Rings
• Ring represents the power of good and evil

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And more examples in literature

• Hatchet
• The hatchet represents the object of survival

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So, the next time you read a novel, watch out for
whats not written in the words.
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What might these symbols represent?
War______________________________ Money_________
___________________ Cunning_______________________
____ Opportunity or hope ________________ Freedom
________________________ Christianity
________________________ Poison or
warning____________________ Wisdom________________
___________ Old age __________________________ Com
ing together____________________ Survival_________
__________________ Vengefulness and
vindictiveness________ Moving from goodness to
evil__________ Conflict or high
emotions______________ Flow of life_______________
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Classwork/Homework Finish Symbolism 2 pp. 3
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