1. “The Scarlet Ibis” Mr. Sharkus English 9 C.P.

2. Journal Identify the objects to the right and what they mean to you in a journal entry. Identify the objects to the right and what they mean to you in a journal entry.

3. The pictures are all symbols... Nike – Greek Goddess of Victory, the swoosh is meant to be an interpretation of the wing of a god. Apple – Apple obviously represents the company of Apple, the bite taken out of the apple is a symbol of a hunger for knowledge. Eagle – Can symbolize a variety of nouns, namely America and freedom. American Eagle outfitters use this symbol to touch a nerve of pride with its clientele.

4. Symbol An object shown or visualized in literature, or the real world, that has its own literal definition, but also has meaning beyond its surface interpretation. A symbol can be anything, but not everything is a symbol. An object shown or visualized in literature, or the real world, that has its own literal definition, but also has meaning beyond its surface interpretation. A symbol can be anything, but not everything is a symbol.

5. Allegory Story that, in itself, is a symbol of a real life event or situation. All aspects of the story relate to this real life situation. Characters, Setting, Conflicts, etc. Story that, in itself, is a symbol of a real life event or situation. All aspects of the story relate to this real life situation. Characters, Setting, Conflicts, etc. Animal Farm Animal Farm Animal Farm Animal Farm

6. Use the text Use your text to decipher the meanings of these five images that correlate with “The Scarlet Ibis.” Use your text to decipher the meanings of these five images that correlate with “The Scarlet Ibis.”

7. Symbolism The use of symbols throughout a work of literature that serves to increase meaning and depth within the work.

8. Recap! What is a symbol? What is a symbol? What is symbolism? What is symbolism? What type of symbolism is an allegory? What type of symbolism is an allegory? What are some other notable symbols that we have discovered in previous readings? What are some other notable symbols that we have discovered in previous readings?

9. Questions? Assignment: Use the remainder of class to come up with a symbol of you. What image do you feel symbolizes who you are and why? I would like to see 3 distinct levels of identification with this symbol, just as the symbols we have seen have different layers.