Symbolism

A symbol is… A symbol is an image which suggests or represents something other than itself. (In other words, when you use something tangible to represent something intangible) . tangible (things you can touch) intangible (things you cannot touch or abstract ideas)

Tangible vs. Intangible Things you can Touch Things you cannot Touch Flag Autumn leaves Eagle Peace Sign Wedding Band Water Flowers Dove Respect Affection Wishes Romance Disdain Meaning Happiness Angst Running Ego

HOW MANY SYMBOLISM COLOR MEANINGS CAN YOU IDENTIFY? RED? BLUE? YELLOW? BLACK? WHITE? PURPLE?

Symbolism Disney cartoons are known for using color symbolism Why do you think they made the choices they did with Ariel and Ursula?

Symbolism Disney cartoons are known for using color symbolism Ursula is evil so they made her lips blood red and her body black Ariel is a rebel so she has red hair

Disney cartoons are known for having strong usage of color symbolism. What color is Mufasa? Describe. What color is Scar? Describe. 3. Considering the two lions are brothers, explain why you think there is a difference in coloration.

Disney cartoons are known for having strong usage of color symbolism. Scar has dark hair (Evil) and green (jealous) eyes Mufasa has golden (Brave) hair 3. Disney is trying to show the difference between the two brothers and to symbolize their character through their coloring since scar is evil and Mufasa is grand and kind.

In literature, symbolism… creates a direct, meaningful link between… a specific object, scene, character, or action and abstract ideas, values, persons or ways of life.

Let`s take a look at a few symbols that are commonly found in literature

A River A river can represent the flow of life… … or its depth may represent the unknown… … the water might be purity… … or there could be dangers beneath the surface.

A Tunnel A walk into a tunnel – or change from day to night – could show movement from good to evil, or that something bad is coming…

Dawn Dawn may show the end of conflict, the “start of a new day.”

A Storm A storm at a critical moment can represent the intense emotion and trouble…

Sword Light bulb Moon Owl $ sign Fox Money Cunning War Idea Night See if you can match up the six symbolic items in the first box with what they represent in the second. Sword Light bulb Moon Owl $ sign Fox Money Cunning War Idea Night Wisdom

See if you can match up the six symbolic items in the first box with what they represent in the second. Sword (War) Light bulb (Idea) Moon (Night) Owl (Wisdom) $ sign (Money) Fox (Cunning) Money Cunning War Idea Night Wisdom

Match the symbols to what they symbolize dove: spring: water: winter: eagle: skull: rose: crown: wedding ring: cross bones: sunrise: full moon: autumn: Peace Death youth, birth, life middle age, maturity love, beauty love, commitment death, danger danger, weirdness new start, beginning wealth, royalty freedom, liberty, strength death, dying, old age birth, rebirth

Match the symbols to what they symbolize dove: (1) spring: (3) water: (13) winter: (12) eagle: (11) skull: (2) rose: (5) crown: (10) wedding ring: (6) cross bones (7) sunrise: (9) full moon: (8) Autumn(4) Peace Death youth, birth, life middle age, maturity love, beauty love, commitment death, danger danger, weirdness new start, beginning wealth, royalty freedom, liberty, strength death, dying, old age birth, rebirth

Symbolism The sun was shining brightly as the young child skipped through the meadow of daisies. The child’s white sundress blended in almost perfectly with the flowers around her. She continued on skipping only coming to a stop when she heard a strange noise in close proximity. Heart pounding the girl pushed aside a bouquet of flowers and then let out a peal of laughter What objects were used to symbolize innocence?

Symbolism The sun was shining brightly as the young child skipped through the meadow of daisies. The child’s white sundress blended in almost perfectly with the flowers around her. She continued on skipping only coming to a stop when she heard a strange noise in close proximity. Heart pounding the girl pushed aside a bouquet of flowers and then let out a peal of laughter. What objects were used to symbolize innocence?

Question A symbol is something _________ that represents something _____________. Tangible, Intangible Intangible, Tangible Intangible, Intangible Tangible, Tangible

What is the meaning of a stop sign? How is this a symbol? Question What is the meaning of a stop sign? How is this a symbol?

Question Emoticons used in texting, twitter, facebook, etc…are symbols. Draw out a few and write what they symbolize. Prepare to share your answers.

Question Road signs are symbols that can save lives. What are some other common symbols that save lives?

Question How can the knowledge of symbols and what they represent help you in the real world?

Question Why do authors use symbolism? To confuse the reader To make it easier for the reader To communicate a deeper meaning To sound intelligent

Question Why do authors bother to put symbols in their writing? Why not just say what they mean?