Symbols and Symbolism A symbol is anything that hints at something else, usually something abstract, such as and idea or belief. A symbol is anything.

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Symbols and Symbolism A symbol is anything that hints at something else, usually something abstract, such as and idea or belief. A symbol is anything that hints at something else, usually something abstract, such as and idea or belief. A literary symbol is an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings. A literary symbol is an object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings.

Two Types of Symbols General General –A general symbol is universal in its meaning. Even if a general symbol were removed from a work of literature, it would still suggest a larger meaning. –Ex: Rose

Two Types of Symbols Specific Specific –A specific symbol is not universal in its meaning. It acquires a specific meaning based on how it relates to the content of a novel, poem, etc. The symbol’s significance exists only within the content created by the author. –Ex: Mockingbird in To Kill a Mockingbird

When writing about symbolism… 1. Identify the symbol, noting if an object oAppears repeatedly, oHas an unusually vivid quality, oIs described with language conveying much emphasis, or oHas more significance than its literal reality would suggest.

When writing about symbolism… 2. Determine symbolic meanings. oCarefully examine how the symbol functions in relation to the story. oAsk yourself what idea is represented by the symbol.

When writing about symbolism… 3. Classify the symbols. oClassification may reveal opposite relationships, such as symbols of good and evil, life and death, or eternal and ephemeral. oSymbols may also fall into isolated categories, such as destruction, innocence, or sexuality.

When writing about symbolism… 4. Classify the meaning of a symbol. oDetermine how much depth a particular symbol has and classify its possible meanings. oWhile your paper may focus on only one major symbol, you may be able to divide it into two specific meanings and two general meanings.

Remember! A symbol has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings. A symbol has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings. Not all symbolism is obvious; often it is subtle and indirect. Not all symbolism is obvious; often it is subtle and indirect.

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