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Growing Bigger Ideas about Symbols Symbol Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention. Something visible representing
Symbols Symbol Something that represents something else by
association, resemblance, or convention. Something visible
representing something invisible. A symbol can be embued with rich
layers of meanings.
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What is Symbolism When the author uses an object or reference
to add deeper meaning to a story. Often used to support a literary
theme in a subtle manner Can be subtle or obvious used sparingly or
heavy-handedly An author may repeatedly use the same object to
convey deeper meaning or may use variations of the same object to
create an overarching mood or feeling.
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How Do Writers Use Symbolism? To allude to: a feeling mood
attitude To convey the perspective or mood intended indirectly.
Symbolism is supplemental to the story.
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What Are Some Examples of Symbolism? Sunrise: new start,
beginning Spring: youth, birth, life Winter: death, dying, old age
Rose: love, beauty
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National, religious, and cultural symbols have standard
interpretations as well as a personal significance for each
individual.
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For example, the American flag symbolizes the United States of
America. The personal significance, however, varies. A U.S. army
veteran cherishes its meaning. A terrorist, on the other hand,
finds it despicable.
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A green piece of paper with George Washington's picture on it
symbolizes one dollar. A billionaire considers it chump change. A
beggar considers it an elusive treasure.
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Common Cultural Symbols? American cultural symbols: Red, white
and blue colors; Bald Eagle; coin with "In God We Trust" Indian
cultural symbols: yogi, banyan tree, image of Indian god or goddess
Chinese cultural symbols: Bamboo tree, bonsai tree, yin/yang symbol
Sometimes cultural symbols are more specific to a particular
cultural group. A Mohawk haircut or an anarchy symbol indicate a
punk rocker. Medals and swords symbolize a member of the military.
Nets and ropes can symbolize a fisherman or sea captain.
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Setting- The rain stifles Clover It rained a lot that summer.
On rainy days that girl sat on the fence in a raincoat. She let
herself get all wet and acted like she didnt even care. Sometimes I
saw her dancing around in puddles, splashing and laughing. Mama
wouldnt let me go out in the rain. Thats why I bought you rainy-day
toys, my mama said. You stay inside here-where its warm and safe
and dry. But every time it rained, I looked for that girl. And I
always found her. Somewhere near the fence.
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Objects- Can be very powerful and define who people are The
fence is an important object that brings children of different
races together The actions of children can influence adults
thinking
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Big Ideas Annie and Clover challenge the adults authority and
take a position for themselves. Looking out at the world from the
fence allows them to have a different perspective Looking at the
world through the eyes of a child can change an adults
perspective
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So, Why is the Fence so powerful? It stands out and defines who
people are in a neighborhood It separates people Its a meeting
place for kids to gather It makes children feel powerful when they
are sitting on it. They are on top of the world It allows children
to have a different view of the world when they sit on it.
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How is the fence is a powerful object? How does symbolism play
a role in this story? Why is the fence so powerful? What is the
theme? How do the characters actions teach the theme? Why does the
author choose to end the story with the words, some day.? Any other
big ideas?