Symbolism Warmup In writing explain what the following

Symbolism

Warmup • In writing, explain what the following symbols mean:

Introduction to Symbolism • Symbolism = an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance.

What Symbols Stand For • A symbol is often an ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance.

Why Create Symbols in literature? • Symbols allow writers to: • suggest layers of meanings and possibilities that a simple literal statement could not convey as well • convey a complex idea without having to explain each detail • A symbol is like a pebble cast into a pond: It sends out ever widening ripples.

How do I know if it’s a symbol? • Repeat appearance • Seem to be connected with a character or event • Author spend long time on description

Symbolism in Pop Culture • In Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, each house is symbolized by a different animal. • Each house also has its own distinct characteristics.

Symbolism in The Pedestrian • Television is a symbol for the control technology has over mankind. • Leonard Mead’s lit house in his dark neighborhood is a symbol of how different he is from everyone else in his society.

Symbolism in Harrison Bergeron • The handicaps symbolize the government’s control over society in the name of equality. • Harrison and the ballerina’s dance symbolizes their freedom from society’s control.

Symbolism in Arabic Coffee • What does the coffee symbolize?

Symbolism in Woman with Kite • What does the kite symbolize?

Short Answer Prompt • Answer the following prompts with a complete short answer response. You will write two responses. • What does the coffee in Arabic Coffee stand for? • What does the kite in Woman with Kite stand for TS CD CM CM CS