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1. SYMBOLISM Aafia Sarwar Miss Anushka

2. Definition ✧ The term symbolism is derived from the word "symbol" (which derives from the Latin symbolum ).It is one of the figures of speech. ✧ Symbolism in literature refers to the use of symbols, which are objects, characters, figures, or colors that represent abstract ideas, concepts, or themes within a literary work. ✧ These symbols often carry deeper meanings beyond their literal interpretation and serve to enhance the overall meaning and depth of the text.

3. Significance ✧ Symbols serve as powerful tools for communication, allowing complex ideas to be conveyed in a more accessible and memorable way. Importance of symbolism in literature: ₁) Conveying abstract ideas ₂) Enhancing themes ₃) Adding depth and complexity ₄) Creating mood and atmosphere ₅) Facilitating character development ₆) Highlighting motifs

4. Types Of Symbolism

5. Objects Peace Journey/travelling Unhappy reunion or separation Celebration Marriage

6. Colours

7. Images Islam Destruction/ Civilization Balance Medical Aid Life

8. Characters ✧ A wise old sage might symbolize wisdom or guidance. ✧ Characters with physical deformities or scars often symbolize inner struggles, emotional wounds, or societal outcasts. ✧ Characters who conceal their true identities behind masks or disguises can symbolize deception, hidden motives, or the complexity of human nature. ✧ The p protagonist may symbolize concepts such as heroism, resilience, or the human condition itself. ✧ The antagonist may symbolize evil, oppression, or the darker aspects of human nature.

9. Symbolism with respect to the play Lord Of The Flies William Golding

10. Objects ✧ The conch shell serves as a symbol of authority and order ✧ Piggy's glasses represent intelligence, reason, and the power of science and technology ✧ The signal fire symbolizes the boys' hope of rescue and their connection to civilization. ✧ The beast represents the primal instincts and fears that dwell within the boys themselves. ✧ The severed pig's head on a stick , referred to as the Lord of the Flies, symbolizes the evil and darkness within humanity.

11. Characters ✧ Ralph symbolizes order, leadership, and the desire for civilization ✧ Jack symbolizes savagery, tyranny, and the breakdown of civilization. ✧ Piggy symbolizes reason, intellect, and the scientific approach to problem-solving. ✧ Simon symbolizes spirituality, empathy, and moral goodness. ✧ Roger symbolizes cruelty, sadism, and the capacity for violence within human nature. ✧ The littluns symbolize innocence, vulnerability, and the loss of childhood innocence in the face of adversity.

12. Actions ✧ The act of setting and maintaining the signal fire symbolizes the boys' connection to civilization and their hope of rescue. ✧ The boys' transition from civilized behavior to savagery is symbolized by their increasing focus on hunting. Hunting represents the primal instinct for survival and dominance. ✧ The death of Piggy symbolizes the collapse of reason, intellect, and civilization on the island. ✧ Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies symbolizes his confrontation with the darkness within himself and within humanity. The hallucination of the pig's head represents the inherent evil and savagery that lurk within each individual. ✧ The frenzied dance of the hunters around the fire symbolizes their descent into primal savagery and the loss of inhibitions. The dance becomes a ritualistic expression of their primal instincts and bloodlust.

13. Symbolic Imagery In The story Desiree’s Baby Kate Chopin ᐟ ᐟ

14. ✧ The L'Abri estate symbolizes wealth, privilege, and social status. ✧ The appearance of Desiree and Armand's baby symbolizes racial identity and the consequences of racial prejudice. ✧ The ring that Armand gives to Desiree symbolizes love, commitment, and marital unity. ✧ The bonfire that Armand orders at the end of the story symbolizes destruction, erasure, and the attempt to erase undesirable elements from the family's history. ✧ The slave quarters on the L'Abri estate symbolize the legacy of slavery and the persistence of racial inequality in society. Objects

15. Characters ✧ Desiree symbolizes innocence, purity, and vulnerability. As a foundling of unknown origin, she represents the ambiguity and fluidity of racial identity ✧ Armand represents power, privilege, and the oppressive forces of societal norms. As a wealthy plantation owner, he embodies the white patriarchy and racial hierarchy of antebellum Louisiana. ✧ Valmonde , Desiree's adoptive mother, symbolizes maternal love, compassion, and empathy. ✧ The baby symbolizes innocence, purity, and the potential for unity and harmony across racial lines. Its mixed-race heritage serves as a catalyst for the story's conflict and exposes the hypocrisy of racial prejudice. ✧ La Blanche , a quadroon slave on Armand's plantation, represents the systemic exploitation and objectification of marginalized individuals. ✧ Zandrine , a slave in the Aubigny household, symbolizes loyalty, obedience, and the complexities of racial identity. Her ambiguous racial appearance reflects the fluidity of racial boundaries in Louisiana Creole society.

16. Actions ✧ Desiree's decision to adopt the baby she finds symbolizes her compassion, maternal instinct, and desire for motherhood. ✧ Armand's decision to reject Desiree and the baby after discovering the baby's mixed-race heritage symbolizes his adherence to societal prejudices and his obsession with maintaining his family's reputation and social standing. ✧ Desiree's return to L'Abri after being cast out by Armand symbolizes her resilience, strength, and determination to confront the truth about her identity and her child's ancestry. ✧ Armand's decision to burn Desiree's belongings and the letters revealing the truth about the baby's ancestry symbolizes his attempt to erase any evidence of his own complicity in perpetuating racial prejudice and discrimination.

17. How Symbolism Is Implied On The Poem All The World Is A Stage Sh akespeare

18. Images ✧ T he world symbolizes the entirety of human existence. It represents the stage upon which the drama of life unfolds, suggesting that life itself is like a theatrical performance. ✧ The stage symbolizes the physical space upon which actors perform in a theater. Here, it represents the setting for the various experiences, events, and interactions that make up human life. ✧ P layers or actors symbolize human beings. Just as actors assume different roles and personas on stage, individuals take on various roles and identities throughout their lives, playing different parts in different situations. ✧ The acts symbolize the different stages or phases of life, from birth to death. Each act represents a distinct period characterized by its own set of experiences, challenges, and milestones. ✧ The entrances and exits symbolize the transitions between different stages of life. They represent the moments of birth and death, as well as the various changes and transitions that occur throughout one's lifetime. ✧ Seven ages of man each characterized by specific traits and experiences. These ages symbolize the passage of time and the progression of life from infancy to old age.

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