English Language Arts Grades 11-12 Symbolism: when the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story Symbols are objects, characters,

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English Language Arts Grades 11-12

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 SYMBOLISM

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 SYMBOLS IN NIGHT

Quiz What do the visions that Mrs. Schächter experiences while on the train symbolize? A. Night 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

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