1. Symbolism A symbol is something that represents something else

2. Objects, thoughts, emotions, actions, and people associated with the color RED

3. Objects, thoughts, emotions, actions, and people associated with the color GREEN

4. Objects, thoughts, emotions, people associated with the color BLACK.

5. Objects, thoughts, emotions, people associated with the color WHITE.

6. Objects, thoughts, people, activities, elements associated with WATER.

7. What does this object symbolize in terms of thoughts, people, and actions?

11. What can be a symbol? An object Picture Written word Sound Numerals Language

12. Religious Symbols

13. Mathematical Symbols

14. Political Symbols Maple Leaf = All things Canadian Red Bars = Pacific and Atlantic Ocean (surrounding Canada) Red Bars also = English and French influences

15. Business Symbols The Key to symbolism is the challenge of figuring out what the symbol stands for

16. See if you can find the religious symbolism in this movie clip. Notes: These guys are prisoners There are 50 of these prisoners Especially watch the last couple moments of the clip…

17. Well? Who did Luke represent? What did the eggs represent? Who did the prisoners represent?

18. Symbolism in Writing Symbolism is used to provide meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described Plot and action are one level in the story, symbolism is another level

19. Symbolism in Writing The theme is represented on a physical level Example: A storm occurring when there is a conflict or high emotions Example: Transition from day to night might = move from goodness to evil