SYMBOLISM

Golding's use of symbolism and parallels is revealed through characterization in Lord of the Flies. The night is Simon's symbolic identity. There, he received supernatural yet honest messages. Simon could feel dark; the night changed him and became him.

A commentary on the novel Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen, where there is a scene when the children fall from a Ferris wheel that is rich with symbolism that can be interpreted in a variety of ways.

In Louise Erdrich's short story, "The Red Convertible," she portrays the horrors of war that impose on the relationship of two brothers, Henry and Lyman. Erdrich uses symbolism to reveal the trials and hardships Henry brings home from the battlefields of Vietnam.

symbolism of light and dark

The first card of the Major Arcana, the Fool, is the beginning of the Tarot deck, and symbolizes the seeker of the mysteries.

The paper analyzes the many uses of symbolism by the author and their meaning for characters and plot.

The symbolism of different kinds of tattoos

An article exploring the symbolism in Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado."

An analysis of how symbolism and imagery is used to portray the sin of adultery in The Scarlet Letter

An explanation of how symbolism and conflict is used in the short story The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck.

An in depth look at the influence symbolism has on a book's success and how well it is remembered.

Symbolism is used in many literary works to foreshadow or emphasize an event that is about to happen or already has happened in the story. This technique is used by Tennessee Williams in The Glass Menagerie

How painting walls yellow when redecorating can benefit both your home and you! Symbolism of the color yellow.

Laurie Halse Anderson's debut novel, Speak, is chocked-full of symbolism.

In the story Young Goodman Brown, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism to describe a young man who reluctantly leaves his world of innocence.

This paper discusses symbolism used in the play The Post Office written by the Indian Author Rabindranath Tagore.

The symbols that Hawthorne uses in "The House of The Seven Gables" can be compared to his other stories. Take for instance the veil in this novel, it can be compared to his use of the veil in the "Minister's Veil."

There are many stories that revolve around a character's interation with a window or door. There are also many stories that point out windows and doors frequently. Now you will be able to understand the symbolism.

A brief characterization of Winston, a bit about Orwell, and discussions of symbolism in the novel.

a paper about the symbolism found in the movie "The Sixth Sense."

Research paper on Yeats' Poetry and his expert use of symbolism.

A discussion on symbolism and motifs found in the popular novel "The Catcher in the Rye" By J.D. Salinger

In the novel "The Scarlet Letter" Hawthorne uses vivid imagery and heavy symbolism to insinuate towards a much more meaningful message behind his story.

Ever wonder why your pet cats or dogs figure prominently in your dreams? Often these special dreams convey wisdom from your higher self, through the symbolism of your furry friends. By analyzing your pet dreams you'll be able to tap into this guidance.

"Young Goodman Brown" is a multi-layered story about the good and evil in all of us, and the pain of discovering your inner demons. This is an analysis of the way Hawthorne used symbolism to make this point.

Passover is the Jewish celebration of freedom. It commemorates the Exodus story of the Jews' escaping slavery in Egypt to find their Promised Land. It is a celebration steeped in symbolism and ritual.