 “A symbol is something that represents something else, either by association or by resemblance. It can be a material object or a written sign used to represent something invisible.”  “Language itself is a system of spoken or written symbols by which we communicate. Every word is a symbol; the five letters that form the word 'chair' represent a sound as well as a physical object.”  “In writing, symbolism is the use of a word, a phrase, or a description, which represents a deeper meaning than the words themselves. This kind of extension of meaning can transform the written word into a very powerful instrument.” Willis, Bill. “Symbolism.” Worsley School Retrieved 7 Oct

The Meaning of Color: ·bluepeace, intelligence, stability, depression, life ·purpleroyalty, spirituality ·greenlife, growth, envy, youth, spring, health ·orangeenergy, warmth, autumn ·whitepurity, cleanliness, innocencence ·violetfemininity, grace, elegance ·blackevil, death, night ·red anger, blood, heat, love, power

 Star Wars = Faith and Religion in our world overcoming evil  Harry Potter: The image of snakes symbolize evil  Pinocchio: Big nose symbolizes lying Not everything in a story is necessarily symbolic. A garden landscape is just a garden... until it is contrasted with a bustling city, at which point the garden could symbolize tranquility, peace, or escape.

 Repeat appearance  Seem to be connected with a character or event  Author spend long time on description

 An allegory involves using many interconnected symbols or allegorical figures in such as way that in nearly every element of the narrative has a meaning beyond the literal level, i.e., everything in the narrative is a symbol that relates to other symbols within the story.