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    Reading behind the lines uncovers hidden meanings, imagery, and symbols that may seem inconspicuous to a normal reader. As this literature may be understood through the lines, and texts that blend in the story. Throughout The Metamorphosis, symbols, imagery, and settings are used to develop Kafka’s messages. In the light of this, it may be said that no matter how simple this novel may seem, it can cover extensive imagery and symbols that comprises its true identity and

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    Symbols In The Outsiders

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    Symbolism is when an author gives an object in a story a deeper abstract meaning that is universally understood. S.E. Hinton uses symbolism a lot in “The Outsiders” to put a deeper meaning on everything she writes about. The three main symbols I’d like to talk about is the puddle of blood, the moonlight, and lastly how the cement looks. A symbolic object used in the novel is the puddle of blood. Above the surface all you think is Bob has lost a lot of blood. Beneath the surface the symbolic reason

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    Archetype Symbols

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    cheerleading. I used a heart to example my love for the sport, a fire to represent my desire, and a crown to symbol the accomplishments. My whole life has been, eat, sleep, breathe, cheer. I have been a cheerleader for 6 years now and my passion for continuing never runs out. When I am performing, it makes me feel invincible and like pure royalty. Next, in quadrant two, is spiritual archetype symbols. The color green represents growth and safety, which for me is my spiritual beliefs. I drew a cross to

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    Symbols In The Outsiders

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    What is symbolism? Symbolism is representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning. In “The Outsiders” there are many symbols that represent different ideas of the characters and novel In the story “The Outsiders” the result of the book is that Johnny died after saving kids from a fire inside a church. Dally, after Johnny has died, he thinks “what is the point of life?” and decides to let the cops kill him. Pony is than curious why everyone is dying and writes a book

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    Symbols In The Godfather

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    Symbolism is a literary device that poets have been using for centuries to convey meaning in their works. Symbolism in a poem represents a theme that the poet is trying to project. Symbols should evoke meaning in the readers mind and give the reader a clear image. A very great example of symbolism in art is in the film “The Godfather” directed by Francis Ford Coppola. In the film, whenever a character is near oranges it means they are about to die. For instance, there is a scene when Don Corleone

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    The Play Symbols

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    effect as rhetorical question in literature and cementing an understanding of the situation, contributing the performances educational value and providing a further depth and meaning to the play. Costuming contributed an effective but also overlooked symbol. All actors wore a green and gold jersey throughout the entire play, even as they played other characters, only ever covering the

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    Symbols In Beowulf

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    Symbolism as a Means of Characterization When studying classical literature a frequent topic of review is the various themes present throughout both similar and dissimilar works. One such theme is symbolism, i.e. the use of a representative item or object to present a quality, ideal, or abstract idea that is unrelated to its literal meaning. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of symbolism in literature, then, is the way that it can display individual characters defining characteristic(s)

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    Portrayal of Symbols and its Usage in Literature A brilliant story by James Hurst, “The Scarlet Ibis” has many examples of symbols and use of symbolism. The short story is about two brothers, the narrator and his brother, Doodle. Doodle faces critical problems with his health, and the story tells the tale of his struggles of their few years together. The author cleverly uses symbols often to show profundity in their journey. Symbols in literature are where an object or a figure represents an idea

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    Symbols are ideas used to represent a different person or object. They can develop essential facets of a story such as plot or characters. In “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, symbols are utilized mostly to incite readers on Doodle, as well as other characters. Hurst includes symbols such as the scarlet ibis and the weather to represent and foreshadow Doodle’s death and to develop his conflicted relationships, especially those with the members of his family. The scarlet ibis is a symbol representing

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    Watching God Symbols

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    Watching God” took place were extremely difficult for a black woman to live in let alone find her voice. Zora Neale Hurston uses symbols throughout “Their Eyes Were Watching God” to explain events, rather than sating them. She interprets many important aspects of life and turns these events into symbols throughout the novel. Hurston uses the horizon and the pear tree as symbols to illustrate, clarify, and intensify abstract concepts in the novel such as Janie’s general ambitions and her specific dreams

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