1. the Raven by Edgar Allen Poe

2. Definitions Respite Bust Lattice Lore Aidenn Yore Quaff Eden, paradise
Sculpture or figure of a human head, and shoulder
the past
Crossed wooden or metal beams that make up a structure such as a window
Cessation of time from a particular activity
To drink hevily
myth, legend, or knowledge of a particular subject

3. Symbolism
A person, place, thing, or event that represents something else. Characters in Literature may be symbols of good or evil.

4. Real life Examples of Symbolism
Movie Examples of Symbolism
American Flag- Representation of our freedom. 13 stripes for the 13 colonies, and 50 stars for the 50 states.
Roses- Symbol of love
The Color Red- Usually means stop when pertaining to traffic signs
Cross- Symbolizes death to roman culture and self-sacrifice to Christian culture
Superman Symbol- S to us regular people, but means hope on his planet.
Bat Signal- Panic for criminals, safety for civilians, and justice for Gotham
Rocks in Shawshank Redemption- Represent hidden secrets and discovery to freedom

5. Name or Draw some examples of symbolism.

6. Circle symbols in the Raven
Bust of Pallas
Plutonian Shore
Balm in Gilded
Seraphim
Midnight

7. Open Discussion What does the Raven symbolize.

8. Assignment
READ the Following And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demons that is dreaming, And the lamp-light oer him streaming throws his shadow on the floor; And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted nevermore!
1-2 page response due tomorrow.