1. Learning Objectives: To understand symbolism in literature
Learning Objectives: To understand symbolism in literature. To Analyse Symbolism Across Three Texts

2. What is Symbolism?
the use of symbols to invest things with a representative meaning or to represent something abstract by something concrete

3. Examples of Symbolism in Literature
In the novel Animal Farm, the entire story is a symbol for the evils of communism, with the main animal characters representing key figures in the Russian revolution. The novel can be read entirely as a children's story, but when you come to realize what the various elements and characters in the story symbolize, the novel takes on a whole new meaning. That's why this particular work has become such a classic. This kind of story is called an allegory.
In The Lord of the Flies, Ralph with his conch shell represents order and democracy, while Jack symbolizes savagery and anarchy. The island itself symbolizes the world in which we live, and the actions of the characters are symbolic of the way different people conduct their lives. The beast represents the darker side of human nature.
The movie series Star Wars has been described as symbolic of faith and religion in our world overcoming evil.
The play MacBeth by William Shakespeare uses blood, both real and imagined, as a symbol of guilt, both of MacBeth and Lady MacBeth. Another symbol used in the play is a raven, which usually represents ill fortune.
The Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling could be seen as containing a lot of symbolism, although there are as many interpretations as there are creatures in the books! (The author isn't saying). One clear example is a commonly used one; the use of a snake to represent evil. It is no coincidence that the symbol of Slytherin House is a serpent.

4. Tori Amos Lyrics
The song arose as an exploration of the idea of betrayal between women. In the song two factions of women are referred to: the "Raisin Girls" are "multicultural" and open- minded, while the "Cornflake Girls" of the title are "narrowminded and full of prejudice“.
The reference to cornflakes and raisins comes from their distribution in a box of breakfast cereal, implying that "raisin girls" are much harder to find than "cornflake girls".
Amos has spoken in interviews about being referred to glibly as "the Cornflake Girl" due to the song's title being applied to her, when she considers herself a "Raisin Girl".
Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Hanging with the raisin girls She's gone to the other side Givin us a yo heave ho Things are getting kind of gross And I go at sleepy time This is not really happening You bet your life it is Peel out the watchword Just peel out the watchword She knows what's goin on Seems we got a cheaper feel now All the sweetcaze are gone Gone to the other side With my encyclopedia They musta paid her a nice price She's putting on her string bean love This is not really happening You bet your life it is Peal our the watchword Just peel out the watchword Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Rabbit where'd you put the keys girl And the man with the golden gun thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much Rabbit where'd you put the keys girl

5. World Literature Assignment One Comparative Study
Hedda Gabler
Window
Pistols
The Manuscript
Mme Diana
The Vine Leaves
Hair
Stove
Arm Chair
General Gabler’s Portrait
Medea
The Sons Gods and Goddesses
Sun God Helios
The Argo
The Golden Fleece
Robe and Crown
The Chariot
The House of the Spirits
Tres Marias
The Big House on the Corner
Power of Three
-Clara/Blanca/Alba -Three Legged Stool -Mora Sisters
Journals and Diaries
Caged Birds
Barabbas -The Rug

6. Symbolic Names Mythology / Biblical Reference
Barabbas-was the insurrectionary/revolutionary whom Pontius Pilate freed in Jerusalem instead of Jesus.
Diana- was known to be the virgin goddess and looked after virgins and women. She was one of the three maiden goddesses, Diana, Minerva and Vesta, who swore never to marry.
Dionysus- is the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness and ecstasy, and was also the driving force behind Greek theatre.
Clara (Clear) / Blanca (White) / Alba (Dawn/Latin-White) - The names Nívea, Clara, Blanca, and Alba are more or less synonyms, and this is mentioned as a family tradition.
Férula's- name means "rod" in Latin; when used in Spanish it refers to an object used to immobilize a limb, such as a splint or cast.