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Symbolism

Literary Term Academy presents…. Symbolism. Miss Quaranta July 2007. What a symbol?. A symbol is a concrete item used to represent an abstract idea. “Concrete” refers to something that can be touched. “Abstract” refers to something that cannot be touched. For example….

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Symbolism

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  1. Literary Term Academy presents… Symbolism Miss Quaranta July 2007

  2. What a symbol? • A symbol is a concrete item used to represent an abstract idea. • “Concrete” refers to something that can be touched. • “Abstract” refers to something that cannot be touched.

  3. For example… • The American Flag represents unity of the 50 nations in our country. • You can touch the flag but you can’t touch “unity.”

  4. When is symbolism used? • Symbols are used in literature, song lyrics, film, and society. • They are a tool that writers use to make their writing more interesting and have a deeper meaning for the audience.

  5. Symbolism in Literature • Symbolism is used in Shirley Jackson’s short stories often. • In The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, a small town continues a ridiculous tradition of stoning a townsperson that “wins” a local lottery.

  6. Where is symbolism in this story? • The stones are used to symbolize naivety of the townspeople.

  7. Symbolism in Film • Symbolism is also used in film. • In the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks, the volleyball was used as a symbol for the need for companionship. • Tom “befriends” the volleyball and is distraught when he goes missing.

  8. What do the following symbols mean? Love

  9. Peace

  10. Also Peace!

  11. Finding Symbols • Next time you are reading, take a deeper look at those concrete items and determine if they are a symbol for an abstract idea!

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