1. AND OTHER TERMS Symbolism and Other Terms

2. What is symbolism? ● Symbols are something that means more than what it is. They suggest other __________that can be __________beyond their literal meaning. ● Symbols are more than what you see. Sometimes they have _____________________. ● Symbols can be interpreted differently (and both be correct!)

3. ● Symbols are a variety of things: ○ They could be an ___________ ○ They could be a ____________ ○ They could be an ___________

4. An Object as a Symbol ● A dove represents _______. ○ In the story of Noah’s Ark, a dove was sent to see if the flooding stopped. It brought back an olive branch to show land. ○ They are a ________animal that does not kill for food. ● A dove represents _____. ○ They are associated with Aphrodite (the goddess of love.)

5. A Person as a Symbol ● Nelson Mandela symbolizes_______, strength, and justice. ● He fought to end Apartheid in South Africa by nonviolently protesting. ● ________symbolizes having “The Right Stuff” because of his survival in unimaginable conditions. ● Survival in the 49 th !

6. An Action as a Symbol ● A ______________ is an action that has no, or little, practical effect but symbolizes, or signals, what the actor wants or believes. ● The action _______________ to the viewers. ● Actions can overlap with speech. ○ Example: Saluting the flag demonstrates patriotism. ○ Example: Burning the flag demonstrates hostility.

7. Simile ● It is a figure of speech that makes a ________________using like or as. ○ “Your eyes are like the stars.” ○ “He is as tall as a giraffe.” ○ 1. What do these comparisons do for our senses? ○ 2. How do these comparisons give us an image? ○ 3. Does it help our understanding of the object being compared?

8. Simile Response ● 1. ● 2. ● 3.

9. Metaphor ● An _____________ or identification of one thing with another unlike itself without using like or as. ● It means to say that ONE is the OTHER. ○ “The world is like a stage” ← __________. ○ “The world IS a stage” ← ____________.

10. ● How do the two different kinds of comparisons change how you view the world and stage?

11. Archetype ● An ______________is a plot or character element that recurs in cultural or cross-cultural myths. ○ Ex. The devil as cloven-hoofed. ● The hero, the mother figure, the innocent youth (like Scout?!), the mentor, the villain, etc.

12. Archetypal Characters *________- The character who demonstrates goodness and struggles against evil in order to restore harmony to society. *The Mother figure- The character who guides and cares for a child. *_________- They have values opposite of the hero.

13. Archetypal Characters *_________- The character who protects the main character. They provide wise advice and training to the hero. *__________- He or she is inexperienced with many weaknesses and seeks safety with others.

15. Archetype plots ● The journey- the main character takes an emotional or physical journey that helps with their understanding of the world. ● The initiation- the main character undergoes experiences that lead them toward maturity. ● Good versus evil- it represents the clash of good forces versus bad forces. ● The fall- the main character falls from grace as a result of their actions.

16. Contextual Symbolism ● A symbol __________________that only applies to his or her stories. ● Could there be any examples in To Kill a Mockingbird?

17. Sara Teasdale in her poem Wild Asters develops a number of striking symbols: ● “In the spring, I asked the daisies If his words were true, And the clever, clear-eyed daisies Always knew. ● Now the fields are brown and barren, Bitter autumn blows, And of all the stupid asters Not one knows.” ○ *Spring and daisies symbolize youth. ○ *Brown and barren symbolize transition from youth to old age. ○ *Bitter autumn symbolizes death.

18. Universal Symbolism ● Symbols that occur throughout literature and society. ● Colors,___________, seasons, etc. ○ Water represents _____________ ○ Red represents anger, lust, romance, etc. ○ Winter represents ___________

19. Theme ● An idea explored rather than the events. ● It is the___________of the story. ○ It is what the author wants you to know. ○ A broad idea about life. ○ Usually not stated, but meant to be inferred.

20. Sources ● http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ http://literarydevices.net/archetype/ ● http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/ http://literarydevices.net/symbolism/