The Mats The story assigned to our group is ‘The Mats”. And based on our discussions and group meetings‚ the interpretation we all agreed to make is the “reader-based interpretation”. The Mats‚ written by Francisco Arcellana‚ is a short story depicting a very typical Filipino value – a deep sense of close family-ties and bonding. In this particular story‚ a man -depicted as a very loving and thoughtful father/husband- seems to still not able to move on from the unfortunate departure of his
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The Functions of Symbolism in Literature In literature‚ almost all writers like using symbols to extend meaning beyond the prosaic. A symbol is a figure of speech in which an object‚ person or situation represent something in addition to its literal meaning. Many writers—in fact‚ most or all authors of fiction—make the symbolic use of concepts and objects as rhetorical devices central to the meaning of their works. Cisneros‚ O’Connor‚ and Poe‚ for example‚ used symbolism extensively‚ to
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Araby Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Symbolism can take different forms. It is a way to give something meaning in a much deeper and more significant. For example‚ “smile” is a symbol of friendship. Similarly‚ the action of someone smiling at you may stand as a symbol of the feel of affection. Symbols could mean different things from positive to negative for example “chains”‚ this can mean
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and complements the unflinching directness with which the speaker tells the rose she is dying. Commentary While the rose exists as a beautiful natural object that has become infected by a worm‚ it also exists as a literary rose‚ the conventional symbol of love. The image of the worm resonates with the Biblical serpent and also suggests a phallus. Worms are quintessentially earthbound‚ and symbolize death and decay. The “bed” into which the worm creeps denotes both the natural flowerbed and also
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Composition One Symbolism is all over the novel Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. All the symbols throughout the novel help convey the storyline. David Guterson constantly brings up the symbols to help keep the story flowing and to help develop several different ideas and opinions about the characters. Racism‚ snow‚ and the cedar tree are just three of the numerous symbols used in this novel. Racism signifies discrimination‚ hatred‚ and individuality. Snow represents destruction‚ unpredictable
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book progresses her significance in the work progresses too. Much of Phoebe’s life is used symbolically and vicariously of Holden’s at her age. The most important part of the novel is the closing scene when Phoebe is on the merry-go-round. The three symbols used in this final scene (the rain‚ Holden’s hunting hat‚ and the merry-go-round itself) all directly correspond to the overall theme of the book. Phoebe’s character is brought up in many important scenes throughout the novel. Because she is Holden’s
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through life several mistakes and decision‚ create a thankful or regretful feeling. The author uses symbolism‚ characterization and flashback to develop the theme. Symbolism is used by the narrator to develop the theme. The mahogany coffin contains a symbol used to represent the theme of life and death. The narrator states‚ " One day I took him up to the barns loft and showed him his casket‚ telling him how we all had believed he would die." The coffin represents death‚ as the narrator points out. Doodle
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Lord of the Flies Symbolism Lord of the Flies shows symbolism in many ways. The definition of symbolism is The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. In other words‚ explaining a larger‚ more general topic by linking it with some type of symbol for a specific event in a book or poem. The amazing use of symbolism in the book is one of the big factors to the deepness of Lord of the Flies. This book is sprinkled with examples of symbolism‚ but the ones that stand out the most are: The breaking
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that Charie makes to To Kill A Mockingbird also gives insight into Charlie’s character and the reasoning behind his actions. “I try to reason with him‚ like Atticus might” The Use of symbols in Jasper Jones is very effective as symbols are used to mark turning points and changes in Charlies life. The first symbol that is quite important is The collection‚ or library‚ of books belonging to Charlie’s father‚ Wes Bucktin. Wes’ library symbolises the beginning of Charlie’s journey to experience. Charlie
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setting there are values‚ rituals‚ ceremonies‚ and stories that make up the environment and symbols of the group which attract members that support the cause. Symbols help to make sense of uncertainty in the world. It allows people to see and understand events for the symbolic interpretation of them and not their shallow occurrence. Symbols create unity and add meaning to the culture of a school. Members create symbols to eliminate confusion. My personal level of strength is in teaching values and traditions
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