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Symbolism

Symbolism. Symbolism in literature is the serious and extensive use of symbols. Symbolism. Symbol: A person, place, or object that represents something beyond itself. Symbols quickly communicate emotionally rich, meaningful ideas.

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Symbolism

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  1. Symbolism Symbolism in literature is the serious and extensive use of symbols.

  2. Symbolism Symbol: A person, place, or object that represents something beyond itself. Symbols quickly communicate emotionally rich, meaningful ideas. Look at your symbol warm-up from Tuesday…what are some examples we discussed?

  3. Recognize the Signs There are several ways to recognize symbolism in literature. a) The frequency an object or character is mentioned in a piece of literature—if it is mentioned often, it is probably important. Ex: the lottery 2) b) Look at how much detail is used to describe the object object. These two methods give clues that the writer wants you to infer a deeper meaning behind the object

  4. Trust your Feelings If an image or object described by the author makes you react in a certain way, you are probably onto something. Don’t discredit your own feelings because you are a novice. It is very likely the author planted the image in the work in a particular way to alert the reader that a symbol is important.

  5. Look to Others There is no shame in reading critical essays about a literary work to gain a better understanding of it, or discussing a piece of literature with a teacher or classmate. With experience, finding symbols will become easier, but when you are first starting out, it never hurts to get ideas from others who are symbolism experts!!

  6. Types of Symbols 1) Personal: a meaning uniquely associated with our own personal experiences 2) Contextual: a private meaning created by the author 3) Cultural: a meaning uniquely influenced by our current culture 4) Universal: a meaning that is given to a thing by most people and cultures Ex: Lions suggest bravery and power in most cultures.

  7. How many symbols can you associate with universal, abstract ideas or values? Hint: Don’t limit yourselves to objects, think also about shapes, colors, or parts of a picture

  8. Any Harry Potter fans out there?We see symbols in nearly every work of literature we read…. In Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart; By Gryffindor, the bravest were Prized far beyond the rest; Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name." Lion- bravery, nobility, courage For Hufflepuff, hard workers were Most worthy of admission; Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot, and treat them just the same. Badger- steady, home-loving, and sociable In SlytherinYou'll make your real friends, Those cunning folks use any means To achieve their ends. And power-hungry SlytherinLoved those of great ambition. Snake- evil, deceit Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach those whose intelligence is surest.“ eagle-power, wisdom

  9. Practice Identifying Symbols http://my.hrw.com/la_2010/na_lit/nsmedia/levelup/ms_index.html

  10. #8: #8) What does it say about the culture of the village that the lottery was “conducted in the same manner as the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program?”

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