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Symbolism:
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Symbolism allows people to communicate beyond the limits of language.
Humans use symbolism all the time. Words themselves are mere symbols for something else.
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A symbol is often a person, place, or ordinary object that stands for something beyond itself. For some reason, we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance to it.
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National, religious, and cultural symbols have standard interpretations as well as a personal significance for each individual.
For example:
The American flag symbolizes the United States of America.
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The personal significance of the American flag, however, varies.
For example:
A U.S. army veteran cherishes its meaning.
A terrorist, on the other hand, finds it despicable.
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In Canada, a blue piece of paper with Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s picture on it symbolizes five dollars.
A billionaire considers it chump change. A homeless person living on the streets considers it an elusive treasure.
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Choose one of the symbols below. On your white board, write the standard interpretation of the symbol.
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Now write your personal interpretation of the symbol AND a possible opposing interpretation from someone else’s point of view.
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A literary symbol gains its meaning from the contextof a literary work and often changes as the work develops.
A scar on a child’s forehead could be symbolic in one novel, but mean nothing in another.
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How do I find symbols?
Strategy:
• Look for references to concrete objects and analyze whether they have a standard interpretation or apersonal significance to a character. Pay special attention to objects named in the title.
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How do I find symbols?
Strategy:
• Pay special attention to objects or places accompanied by a lengthy description, repetition, or special placement in the plot.
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In your groups, make a list of possible symbols in Night by Elie Wiesel.
• Repeated appearance
• Seems to be connected with a character or event
• Author gives an extended description
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To Review:
• A symbol is often a person, place, or ordinary object that stands for something beyond itself.
• A symbol can have a standard interpretation and/or a personal significance.
• Symbols often make repeated appearances, have lengthy descriptions, and/or seem to be connectedwith a character or events.