Symbolism

SYMBOLISM 

Symbolism is giving special meaning to objects, things, relationships or events. 

Symbols are objects, things, places, characters, figures, events, sounds or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. A symbol is the physical representation of a concept or an idea. 

Symbolic Significance is the meaning or understanding beyond symbols. 

What do we need to know so we can have a better Understanding of Symbolism?

1. Symbols are tangible (touchable) objects that represent intangible (untouchable) ideas. 
2. Something that is tangible is concrete. Something that is intangible is abstract. 
3. Nouns are people, places, objects, and things which are concrete—physical. 
4. Nouns are also concepts and ideas which are abstract—not physical. 
5. Symbols are concrete or literal items that represent abstract or symbolic ideas. 

Symbol  Tangible Concrete Literal     We can see, touch, hear, taste, or smell the object  Object  a book  a tree sneakers

Symbolic Significance or Meaning       Intangible      Abstract      Symbolic       We cannot use our 5 senses What it Represents knowledge, education, history growth, strength, roots  going places