SYMBOLISM IN LITERATURE GRADE 8 THIRD QUARTER.pptx

1. SYMBOLISM
IN LITERATURE
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2. WHEN AUTHOR USES AN
OBJECT OR REFERENCE TO ADD
DEEPER MEANING TO A STORY
USED TO PROVIDE MEANING TO
THE WRITING BEYOND WHAT IS
ACTUALLY BEING DESCRIBE
CAN ENHANCE A THEME, IDEA
OR A CHARACTER
SYMBOLISM

3. What can be used
for symbols?

4. ü Colors
ü Objects
ü Pictures
ü Seasons
ü places
ü Animals
ü Parts of the day (morning, and night)

5. SYMBOLS TELL US ABOUT
THE THEME, CHARACTERS
AND PLOT OF THE STORY

6. HARRY POTTER

7. In Harry Potter the stag is Harry’s patronus.
The stag is symbolic of masculine power, fertility,
and nobility. The antlers symbolized the King of the
Forest, because they were similar to the branches
of trees and a king’s crown. The stag was also a
symbol of rebirth and regeneration due to its ability
to shed its antlers and grow new ones.

8. In Harry Potter the weasel is Arthur
Weasley’s patronus. Weasels are small
mammals that will attack animals larger
than themselves if necessary and so the
symbolism of a weasel is often that of a
cunning and fierce warrior. The negative
side is the weasel represents trickery and
sneakiness. This is most likely due to the
fact that weasels are small, thin animals
who can fit into small holes.

9. The Sorcerer’s Stone of the
novel’s title epitomizes how
power can easily corrupt people,
particularly those who are
already hungry for power and
have selfish leanings.

10. Harry’s scar, in the shape of a lightning
bolt, is the result of the failed Killing
Curse cast on him by Voldemort when
he was a baby. The scar not only
symbolizes Harry’s survival against
Voldemort, but it also represents his
destiny and connection to Voldemort.

11. A magical mirror that shows the viewer
their heart’s deepest desire. This mirror
represents the danger of becoming
consumed by longing for what we do not
or cannot have, a warning about the
importance of living in the present. For
Harry, the mirror shows him his parents,
emphasizing his deep feelings of loss
and longing for a family.

12. The symbol of the Gryffindor
house is a lion, which
represents courage, bravery,
and strength. These are the
core values of Gryffindor,
whose members are known for
their heroism and daring.

13. Slytherin’s symbol is a serpent,
representing cunning, ambition,
and resourcefulness. Slytherin
house members are known for
their shrewdness and their
willingness to do what it takes to
get what they want.

14. The symbol for Ravenclaw is
an eagle, which represents
intelligence, creativity, and
wisdom. Members of the
Ravenclaw house are known
for their intellectual pursuits,
originality, and wit.

15. The Hufflepuff house is
symbolized by a badger, an animal
known for its tenacity, loyalty, and
hard work. These characteristics
are valued in Hufflepuff house,
whose members are diligent, fair-
minded, and kind.

16. THINK OF SOMETHING
THAT WILL REPRESENT
YOU.

17. RECITATION #5:
What is the symbol of
your life. Explain.