Symbols

Fire has always been a prominent symbol throughout human history, representing both purity and destruction. With this duality, it serves a major role in Lord of the Flies, a book about a group of English schoolboys who get stranded on an uninhabited island and turn from innocent children into violent savages. The dour outcome and the pessimistic view of humanity expressed in the book was undoubtedly contributed to by William Golding’s service as a naval officer in World War 2. In Lord of the…

The first symbol that we see is the conch shell. When the shell is found lying on the beach Ralph blows it to signal all the boys, across the island to meet. Later the conch shell is used to announce meetings, and then a rule is made that only the one holding the shell is allowed to speak. These things show that order and democracy exists in the boys, and also establishes the conch shell as a symbol of civilized behavior. As the boys slowly turn savage the power of the conch shell is lessened.…

Many writers incorporate symbols in their literary works to help readers better understand the themes of the novel. Symbolism is a device that an author uses to present a greater meaning behind a character or place, rather than making it obvious. In The Great Gatsby, author F. Scott Fitzgerald focuses on the pursuit of the American dream while George Orwell’s 1984 focuses on the danger of totalitarianism. Both authors use symbols to emphasize their themes. Fitzgerald uses different colours and…

represent his visualizations found in his story. Symbolism gives the reader ample understanding of what the setting and theme might be. They signify ideas and qualities by giving them the symbolic meaning that is different from their literal sense. Symbols are used in the everyday life; we see many of these things everywhere we go. For example, we all know that the red octagon symbolizes “stop” even if the words are not on it as well as a red light. We also know that the green light means “go”…

Throughout The Scarlet Letter, Pearl isn’t meant to be a realistic character but a complicated symbol that portrays an act of love and passion. Hester and Dimmesdale loved each other very much and through their love they produced a pearl. A pearl is a very beautiful and rare object that can be made from something dirty and unwanted, but that can flourish into something beautiful and their Pearl is exactly that. Hester will forever love and cherish her Pearl, “But she named the infant “Pearl,” as…

time the same as they do for other people? How do some people recognize objects as being symbolic of other momentous occasions within a story? Symbolism is the use of natural objects or facts to convey ideas or qualities to the reader or viewer. Symbols are more commonly used, throughout literary pieces, as a way to project how an author perceives certain objects and people that the characters encounter throughout their journey. Certain objects and people are usually tied to certain styles of…

essence, “opened” her cage door. “The tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new spring life” (Chopin) symbolizes a new life for Mrs. Mallard. The reader senses the recent peace and tranquility is new for Louise. In addition to room’s various symbols, Chopin also utilizes the imagery in the room to illustrate Mrs. Mallard’s feelings of…

The boys aimed to establish an orderly system that mocked their previous community. Unfortunately, the conch gradually transformed into a symbol of power and greed. Once the competition for power between Ralph and Jack was made aware, the conch became an item in jeopardy. However, it appeared that Jack was not awed by the capability of the conch. ““When I saw Jack I was sure he’d go for the…

that moments before being hit, Piggy was trying to talk sense into the members of Jack’s tribe, using the conch as symbolic leverage for his “right” to speak. In this sense, when the boulder is released by Roger, a member of the tribe, it became a symbol for the tribe’s defiant savagery that sought to eliminate the previously established order. As the conch is destroyed, it marks a very important turning point, as it…

re-create himself in bright colors, large attitudes, thus becoming a cherished character” (Urrea 18). He is constantly fighting criticism, but he does not let it get to him. He is a symbol of self - worth. While Tacho and Nayeli are very unique, Urrea really keeps the novel entertaining with his character Atomiko. He is a symbol of hope, bravery, and adventure. He is always looking at the glass half full and keeping the other characters encouraged. Although he pesters her at times, he is more or…