What are some things that symbolize protection? Give an example of
the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it
mean to others or to you?
What are some things that symbolize good versus evil? Give an example of the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it mean to others or to you?
Give an example of what colours symbolize? Give an example of the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it mean to others or to you?
What are symbols that are used to represent death? Give an example of the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it mean to others or to you?
What are symbols that are used to represent life? Give an example of the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it mean to others or to you?
Invented symbols (advertising) - lulu symbol, underarmour, peter pan - eternal childhood
Maps - crossed sabers may show a battlefield, roman numerals for numbers
Names - representing people?
In literature, an author will often use a symbol over and over to
create deeper meaning, or use variations of the object to create an
overarching mood or feeling.
Our gravestones symbolizing the death of the old words.
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Showing posts with label symbols. Show all posts
Monday, March 25, 2013
Symbols Continued
What are some things that symbolize good versus evil? Give an example
of the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it
mean to others or to you?
Try to think deeply on this and give a few examples. Remember that we are trying to see "What lurks below the surface" in our work these days.
Feel free to do some research on these topics on the internet or with other people.
Starwars has many examples of things that symbolize good versus evil. One of the first things we notice is the colour choices (Darth Vader in all black) and Luke is often in white jedi clothes or earthy toned colours. Think about what he wears in Return of the Jedi when he is gone over to the 'dark side' of the force (his outfit is now black leather instead of white cotton).
The innocent Princess Leah is in a long white gown when she is introduced to us, showing her innocence and potentially helplessness.
There are also lots of religious connections/symbols to be seen in
Try to think deeply on this and give a few examples. Remember that we are trying to see "What lurks below the surface" in our work these days.
Feel free to do some research on these topics on the internet or with other people.
Starwars has many examples of things that symbolize good versus evil. One of the first things we notice is the colour choices (Darth Vader in all black) and Luke is often in white jedi clothes or earthy toned colours. Think about what he wears in Return of the Jedi when he is gone over to the 'dark side' of the force (his outfit is now black leather instead of white cotton).
The innocent Princess Leah is in a long white gown when she is introduced to us, showing her innocence and potentially helplessness.
There are also lots of religious connections/symbols to be seen in
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Symbolism - Tuesday
What are some things that symbolize protection? Give an example of
the object/action/idea and where you have seen it used. What does it
mean to others or to you?
Monday, December 10, 2012
Symbols in our lives...
As we have been reading Divergent, Hunger Games and other picture books, we have come across many examples of symbols. Wikipedia defines symbolism in the following way:
Symbolism is the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature. Symbolism creates quality aspects that make literature like poetry and novels more meaningful.
Given this meaning:
What are some examples of symbols in your life? What is the object/action/idea and what does it represent to you? Share 3 or 4 examples.
One of my own examples would be my number pinny on my file cabinet from the Peach Bud race. For me this symbolizes accomplishment. I was able to achieve something that I didn't think I would ever do. It makes me feel proud that I was able to do it, and for me it shows that I just need to take a risk and step out and try something new. Unfortunately now, since I haven't been running (or working out as often as I'd like), it is also a symbol of what I've lost since I haven't been working at this. Often I look at it now and think, "Argh! I need to get back into that because I really enjoyed it."
Symbolism is the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature. Symbolism creates quality aspects that make literature like poetry and novels more meaningful.
Given this meaning:
What are some examples of symbols in your life? What is the object/action/idea and what does it represent to you? Share 3 or 4 examples.
One of my own examples would be my number pinny on my file cabinet from the Peach Bud race. For me this symbolizes accomplishment. I was able to achieve something that I didn't think I would ever do. It makes me feel proud that I was able to do it, and for me it shows that I just need to take a risk and step out and try something new. Unfortunately now, since I haven't been running (or working out as often as I'd like), it is also a symbol of what I've lost since I haven't been working at this. Often I look at it now and think, "Argh! I need to get back into that because I really enjoyed it."
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