Saturday, November 5, 2011

Quote of the Week: Symbolism


Here's the image we'll use for this week's Quote of the Week analysis.  Topic: Symbolism.

Keeping in mind our literature study on "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, a Raven, is a symbol.  On a literal level, yes, a raven is just a bird.  Over time, however, a raven has been given a type of symbolic power.  The following cultural mythologies and folklore view the raven as...
  • Western Lore: wisdom
  • Norse Mythology: thoughts and memory
  • Greek/Roman Mythology: omens
  • Christian Lore: death, sin, devil
What other symbols can you think of that have been given a sort of powerful meaning based on what people think of it?  Post your comments below!
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18 comments:

  1. HannahNovember 7, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I did a pink ribbon, representing cancer.

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  2. Abhiram ReddyNovember 8, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I though of fire representing passion and anger.

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  3. BaileeNovember 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I did 9/11 because its a day people remember, a powerful day, and a horrible tragedy.

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  4. BriaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I did the 9/11 memorial because its representing the people who died that day trying to save others eople lives.

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  5. JennyNovember 8, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I worte about 9-11 because people wanted to change our world forever and it did! Alot of things have changed since 9-11 happened like the sercuity at airports! No one will ever forget all the damage it gave us!

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  6. Lizbeth AlcantaraNovember 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I wrote about the color red because it can mean death and hate and blood.

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  7. RebeccaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I wrote about the white dove, it represents peace and goodness.

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  8. lediaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    i did wolvirine for jjh

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  9. aymanNovember 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    i did the color white for (JUSTICE)

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  10. AlexNovember 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I chose the number 7, because almost all of Poe's stories have something to do with tha number. Whether it be good or bad.

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  11. JuliNovember 8, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I did an eye that represents ones individual self.

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  12. Allyssa BNovember 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    i said, in china, red and yellow means power and wealth.

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  13. Mikey ColonNovember 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    i did Water that represents peace and solitude

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  14. StephanieNovember 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    i did a pumkin that represents fall time or halloween or the color blue that symbolizes sadness or depression.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    i decided to do the the raven :) i said it means wisdom, memory, and omen.

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  16. MagdaNovember 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    i did flag for freedom

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  17. KaitlynNovember 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I did purple for royalty

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  18. KameelaNovember 10, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    i did the color white because that represents purity and new life

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