“A symbol is something that represents something else, either by association or by resemblance. It can be a material object or a written sign used to represent something invisible.”

“Language itself is a system of spoken or written symbols by which we communicate. Every word is a symbol; the five letters that form the word 'chair' represent a sound as well as a physical object.”

“In writing, symbolism is the use of a word, a phrase, or a description, which represents a deeper meaning than the words themselves. This kind of extension of meaning can transform the written word into a very powerful instrument.”

Willis, Bill. “Symbolism.” Worsley School. 2010. Retrieved 7 Oct 2010. http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/symbolism/page.html

The Meaning of Color:

·blue peace, intelligence, stability, depression, life·purple royalty, spirituality·green life, growth, envy, youth, spring, health·orange energy, warmth, autumn·white purity, cleanliness, innocencence·violet femininity, grace, elegance·black evil, death, night·red anger, blood, heat, love, power

Star Wars = Faith and Religion in our world overcoming evil

Harry Potter: The image of snakes symbolize evil

Pinocchio: Big nose symbolizes lying

Not everything in a story is necessarily symbolic. A garden landscape is just a garden ... until it is contrasted with a bustling city, at which point the garden could symbolize tranquility, peace, or escape.

Repeat appearance Seem to be connected with a character or

event Author spend long time on description

An allegory involves using many interconnected symbols or allegorical figures in such as way that in nearly every element of the narrative has a meaning beyond the literal level, i.e., everything in the narrative is a symbol that relates to other symbols within the story.