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Night by Elie Weisel

Night by Elie Weisel. English Language Arts Grades 11-12. SYMBOLISM. Symbolism: when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts

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Night by Elie Weisel

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  1. Nightby ElieWeisel English Language ArtsGrades 11-12

  2. SYMBOLISM • Symbolism: when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story • Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts • Symbolism in literature can be subtle or obvious • Authors may use the same object to convey deeper meaning or use variations of the same object to create a mood or feeling • Symbolism is often used to support a literary theme in a subtle way

  3. SYMBOLS IN NIGHT Fire • Appears throughout Night as a symbol of the Nazis’ cruel power • Fire and flames are used to symbolize death. Night • Darkness and night therefore symbolize a world without God’s presence • Night is used throughout the book to symbolize death, darkness of the soul, and loss of faith • Night is also used as a metaphor for the way the soul was submerged in suffering and hopelessness Corpses • The image of corpses is used not only to describe literal death, but also to symbolize spiritual death

  4. Quiz A. Night • What do the visions that Mrs. Schächter experiences while on the train symbolize? B. Fire C. Coprses • After Elie is liberated from the camp, he looks at himself in the mirror, what does the image he sees symbolize? A. Night B. Fire C. Coprses

  5. Study Harder • Sorry! BACK

  6. Correct • Good job!

  7. CREDITS • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum http://www.ushmm.org/ • Spark Notes on Night by Elie Weisel http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/night/ • Life 123 http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/children-reading/what-is-symbolism-in-literature.shtml

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