1. Symbolism

2. 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)

3. 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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. 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…

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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?

20. 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?

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

22. 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?

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

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

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

26. 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

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