1. Prewriting Please copy the following directions for the prewriting aspect of your essay into the ‘Writing Process” section of your notebook.

2. Writing Situation We know that symbols are an everyday part of our lives, as well as a part of stories we read and the movies we watch. A symbol can be an object, a person, a place, or an action that has meaning within itself and also stands for something beyond itself, like an idea or a feeling. Some symbols are universal, called archetypes, whereas other symbols may have a sexual connation. These are called Freudian symbols. Other symbols are contexual because they only have meaning within a certain setting. Finally, there are just plain symbols that don’t fall into any of these categories, yet their meaning is clearly evident to all. We know that symbols are an everyday part of our lives, as well as a part of stories we read and the movies we watch. A symbol can be an object, a person, a place, or an action that has meaning within itself and also stands for something beyond itself, like an idea or a feeling. Some symbols are universal, called archetypes, whereas other symbols may have a sexual connation. These are called Freudian symbols. Other symbols are contexual because they only have meaning within a certain setting. Finally, there are just plain symbols that don’t fall into any of these categories, yet their meaning is clearly evident to all.

3. Directions for Prewriting Review your Cornell notes from “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Then, divide a piece of notebook paper into three columns labeled Archetypal, Freudian, and Contextual. Next, use your notes to help you locate at least twelve symbols from the story and directly cite those examples in the appropriate column in MLA format. Review your Cornell notes from “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Then, divide a piece of notebook paper into three columns labeled Archetypal, Freudian, and Contextual. Next, use your notes to help you locate at least twelve symbols from the story and directly cite those examples in the appropriate column in MLA format.