Dead End in Norvelt Symbolism

Instructions for Colors Foldable – Page 21 Color each square the same color as the word on each. Cut out the template. Fold the sides inward to make shutter fold. Glue the back of the shutter fold into the notebook so that the two sides still swing open. Snip the horizontal lines between the color tabs. Lift each tab and write the common meanings behind each color.

Colors – Symbolic Meanings Red excitement, energy, passion, power, heat, love, blood, aggression, danger, fire, war, all things intense and passionate Yellow joy, happiness, optimism, imagination, sunshine, summer, gold, illness, hazard Blue peace, tranquility, calm, security, cleanliness, sky, water, cold, depression, baby boy, boyhood Orange energy, warmth, enthusiasm, flamboyance, demanding of attention, alert, warning Green nature, environment, healthy, good luck, youth, spring, generosity, jealousy, inexperience

Colors – Symbolic Meanings Purple royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, wisdom, luxury Gray modesty, maturity, conservative, practical, old age, boring Brown earth, home, outdoors, comfort White purity, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, innocence, youth, winter, snow, marriage, cold, clinical Black power, formality, elegance, wealth, fear, evil, anonymity, unhappiness, evil, sadness, remorse, anger, mourning, death

Instructions for Objects Foldable – Page 22 Color the pictures and cut out the symbolism chart. Fold the right side over so the edge meets up next to the end of the first column. Trace the lines through and write the name of each object on the outside of the table. Glue the table down so that the flap that you made still swings freely. Snip each horizontal line. Lift each tab and write the common meaning for each object.

Objects - Symbolic Meanings Fire warmth, comfort, passion, destruction Sun brightness, happiness, beginnings (a new day), light Tree wisdom, old age, the cycle of life, changing of seasons, nature Cross religion, spirituality, resurrection, life, sacrifice, Christianity Diamond strength, everlasting love, beauty, marriage, wealth, status Skull death, evil, danger, toxic, poison Hour glass mortality, eternal passage of time, day, patience Light bulb ideas, thinking, electricity, invention, brightness, energy Owl wisdom, helpfulness, prophecy, nocturnal creatures

DEN – Symbolism Activity Using the Symbolism handout, Create symbols to represent each of the nouns listed on the handout. Explain why you think this is an ideal symbol for each noun. Due: Wednesday, 12/14