1. Symbols & Symbolism

2. What purpose do symbols have in literature?
Essential Question
What purpose do symbols have in literature?

3. What is a symbol?
Something that stands for or represents something else
An object that represents a greater idea
An icon (picture) that stands for a bigger meaning
Can be an object, mark, color, person, letter, or number,
or anything

4. The act of using symbols
What is symbolism?
The act of using symbols

5. Why are symbols and symbolism used in literature?
Gives double meaning to the story
The literal, self-evident meaning (surface reading)
The symbolic, deeper meaning (below-surfacing reading)
Allows readers to play with the text and develop their own insights and meaning
Can help identify tone and theme

6. Almost anything can be a symbol! Colors = Emotions/Moods
^ Guess the emotions ^

7. Seasons can be symbols Seasons = Life Stages B I R T H Spring WinterD A G E B I R T H
Spring
Winter
^ Guess the meaning ^

8. Objects are the most common symbols.

9. Some object symbols are easy to identify:

10. Some object symbols can have multiple meanings:

11. Here are mine: Emoji Me Assignment:
1. Pick 1 emoji to symbolize yourself. Draw it. Explain it. 2. Pick 6 emojis to symbolize your week. Draw them. Explain them.
Here are mine: