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"What would the world be like without symbols?" In today’s day and age, people are extremely verbally oriented. What if words didn’t exist and communication could only come from symbols and pictures i.e like cavemen?
Would our society be worse off because it would be difficult to put meaning into symbols? "What would the world be like without symbols?" Would it be better because our communication would become more meaningful?
Water Chinese symbol for water Aztec symbol for water Water is often symbol of life/change/rebirth--a cleansing and purification, a washing away of the old so that the new may come into being. Water is usually a very positive dream symbol and can also be associated with starting a new life in some manner--perhaps creatively!
Water Chinese symbol for water Aztec symbol for water Many mythologies( such as the Sioux of North America, the Norse, the Chinese, and the Nigerian) have creation myths that start with the Earth being a huge primal lake or simply covered in water and from that land and life arises. This symbol also stems from the Christian belief that baptism through water will cure the original sin of Adam and Eve. Source: Ondix.com. Archetypal Analysis of Early Symbols. 3 April 2009 http://ondix.com/pdf/docs/free_studies_search_1071119372.pdf>.
Tuck Everlasting Water The symbol of water is prevalent in the novel as the Tuck family drinks from a spring that makes them immortal. The main character, Winnie, must make a decision at the end of the novel : drink the water and live forever or refuse it and live a normal life. Source: Thebestnotes.com. Tuck Everlasting Book Summary 5 April 2009 http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Tuck_Everlasting/Tuck_Everlasting01.html
The American Dream The American Dream is a phrase referring to the supposed freedom that allows all citizens and all residents of the United States to pursue their goals in life through hard work and free choice. The Founding Fathers used the phrase, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.“ This hope includes the opportunity for one's children to grow up and receive an education and its consequent career opportunities. It is the opportunity to make individual choices without the restrictions of class, caste, religion, race, or ethnic group. Source: Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. The American Dream 5 April 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream
Of Mice and Men The American Dream This symbol can be seen in George and Lennie’s farm. The farm that George constantly describes to Lennie, those few acres of land on which they will grow their own food and tend their own livestock, makes the characters and reader want to believe in the possibility of the free and ideal life it promises. The farm represents the possibility of freedom, self-reliance, and protection from the cruelties of the world. Source: Sparknotes.com. Of Mice and Men Themes, Motifs, and Symbols 5 April 2009 http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/micemen/themes.html
Taking a Stand! Symbols make understanding abstract or wordy concepts easier. Which is easier: saying this is a place/item that is harmful to you and you really shouldn't go here or use this: Source: Iteaconnect.org."Technological Symbols" 7 April 2009 http://www.iteaconnect.org/Publications/HITSKITS/PK21C.PDF
Taking a Stand! Symbols make understanding abstract or wordy concepts easier. How about this: “Slow down and check for other vehicles; if no other vehicles are present proceed with caution. If other vehicles are present, stop and proceed after all vehicles have passed." or putting up this: Source: Iteaconnect.org."Technological Symbols" 7 April 2009 http://www.iteaconnect.org/Publications/HITSKITS/PK21C.PDF
Taking a Stand! Where do you find information to take a stand? 25 March 2009 <http://www.allfamilycrests.com/>. A Symbol of Myself. 25 March 2009 <http://www.education-world.com/a_tsl/archives/04-1/lesson026.shtml>. Drawing a Life Map. 25 March 2009 <http://www.education-world.com/a_tsl/archives/05-1/lesson023.shtml>. History of Symbols. 25 March 2009 <http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/3BACC958-8308-4743-BAA9-923657CE4178/>. Learn About the 50 States. 26 March 2009 <http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html>. Mathematical Symbols. 24 March 2009 <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/symbols/>. Mathematical Symbols. 25 March 2009 <http://www.doe.virginia.gov/Div/Winchester/jhhs/math/facts/symbol.html>. McKinney, Stepanie. Celebration Symbols and their Meaning. 25 March 2009 <http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/CelebrationSymbols.html>.
Taking a Stand! Where do you find information to take a stand? Michon, Gérard P. Scientific Symbols and Icons. 25 March 2009 <http://home.att.net/~numericana/answer/symbol.htm>. Miller, Jeff. Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols. 25 March 2009 <http://jeff560.tripod.com/mathsym.html>. Signs and Symbols. 24 March 2009 <http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/signs_symbols/home.html>. Symbolism. 25 March 2009 <http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/symbolism/page.html>. Symbols of the States. 24 March 2009 <http://www.world-flags-symbols.com/usastates/>. Symbols of the USA. 25 March 2009 <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/symbols/>. Symbols.com. Symbols.com: Online Encyclopedia of Western Signs and Ideograms. 25 March 2009 <http://www.symbols.com/>. Symbols: The Alphabet of Human Thought. 25 March 2009 <http://www.designhistory.org/symbols.html>. Symbols: Learn. 25 March 2009 <http://www.buzzin.net/english/symbols.htm>. The Meanings Behind the Symbols. 25 March 2009 <http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm>. The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol. 25 March 2009 <http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?ID=313>. Weaver, Douglas. The History of Mathematical Symbols. 25 March 2009 <http://www.roma.unisa.edu.au/07305/symbols.htm>. What is Mathematical Symbols? 25 March 2009 <http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid80_gci803019,00.html#>.
What Other Possibilities Can you Explore? • How would society describe or define difficult, • abstract concepts i.e. love? • Would the world would have to have some universal means of communication? • How would certain business brands have their • products/business models change (i.e. How would Nike not having their "swoosh" logo affect business?) • Many, many, more!
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Citations Discovery Education. "A Segment of U.S. Symbols." DiscoverEducation.Com. 8 April 2009http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=f8acca0e-03dc-476d-9b0b-eac32daa41fa&productcode=US&CFID=1031709&CFTOKEN=f8aa6c0756ddd279-8228B549-18FE-8925-CC7F94B50E97F07B. Ondix.com. Archetypal Analysis of Early Symbols. 3 April 2009 http://ondix.com/pdf/docs/free_studies_search_1071119372.pdf. Iteaconnect.org. "Technological Symbols" 7 April 2009 http://www.iteaconnect.org/Publications/HITSKITS/PK21C.PDF. Sparknotes.com. Of Mice and Men Themes, Motifs, and Symbols 5 April 2009 http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/micemen/themes.html. Thebestnotes.com. Tuck Everlasting Book Summary 5 April 2009 http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Tuck_Everlasting/Tuck_Everlasting01.html. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. The American Dream 5 April 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream .