The Siddhartha is a novel by Hermann Hesse that tells the story of Siddhartha, an Indian man who leaves his home in search of spiritual enlightenment. One of the most important symbols in the book is the river. The river represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Siddhartha sees the river as a way … Read more
Symbolism is often used in literature to convey a deeper meaning or to add layer to the story. In Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”, the narrator’s descent into madness is paralleled by the wallpaper in the room, which becomes increasingly yellow and tangled as her mental state deteriorates. This symbolizes the way that her … Read more
A Raisin in the Sun is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry that tells the story of the Younger family and their struggles in the 1950s. The play is full of symbolism, which adds to the depth of the characters and the story. Some examples of symbolism in A Raisin in the Sun include the … Read more
One of the most striking aspects of The Aeneid is the prevalence of symbolism. Every aspect of the poem, from the setting to the characters to the action, is suffused with meaning. Symbolism in The Aeneid can be divided into two categories: literal and figurative. Literal symbols are objects or actions that have a concrete … Read more
Symbolism is the act of using symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Symbolism can be found in many forms, with art being one of the most common carriers of symbolism. This article will go over some examples of symbolism found in F. Scott … Read more
The Glass Menagerie is a play written by Tennessee Williams. The symbolism in The Glass Menagerie has many different meanings, most of them related to the human psyche, but some are just there to give us more insight into the characters and their feelings. The major symbols in The Glass Menagerie are the glass menagerie … Read more
The Birthmark, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a story about using science for good and evil. The main character, Aylmer , loses his wife Georgiana because he wanted to rid her of a “birthmark” that she had on the right side of her cheek. The symbolism in The Birthmark is symbolizing how man will try … Read more
Symbolism is the practice of representing things using symbols or of attributing meaning of significance to objects, events, or relationships. Beowulf, the epic poem of Beowulf, has many instances of symbolism. Beowulf is about Beowulf who comes to the aid of Hrothgar, king of Denmark against a monster named Grendel. Beowulf is represented as an … Read more
In Edgar Allan Poes “The Black Cat,” symbolism is used to show the narrator’s capacity for violence, madness, and guilt. “The Black Cat,” written by Edgar Allan Poe, is a first-person narrative story that is told by a man who, at first, seems to be very pleasant and likable. Soon, however, throughout the reading of … Read more
