Allusions and Symbolisms PDF

English 8  Allusion is a reference or mention of person, event, statement, piece of art, history, myths, religion, or popular culture. 01 an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing, or to a part of another text Based on the assumption th...

English 8  Allusion is a reference or mention of person, event, statement, piece of art, history, myths, religion, or popular culture. 01 an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing, or to a part of another text Based on the assumption that 02 there is a body of knowledge that is shared by the author and the reader Came from the Latin word 03 allusio which means “a play on words” or “game” also ludere which means “play”, “mimic”, “mock”, or “deceive” In traditional Western literature, allusions to figures in the Bible and from Greek mythology are common.  “Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost (1923) Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. Here, iconic American poet Robert Frost makes an allusion to the Biblical Garden of Eden ("so Eden sank to grief") to strengthen this idea that nothing—not even Paradise—can last forever. References do not have to be explicitly explained; more often than not, writers choose to let readers fill in the blanks.  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (1950) In this book, the white witch entices Edmund with the idea of someday making him a prince. After Edmund succumbs and eats the turkish delight, he must die because of the deep magic. But, still deeper magic allows Aslan the Lion to choose to die in his place. After Aslan is slain, an earthquake splits the rock on which he died. When two girls (Lucy and Susan) come to mourn for him, they find that he has been resurrected. Likewise, in the Bible, Adam disobeyed and ate the fruit, so humans must die. Jesus chooses to die in humans place and is crucified. Thereafter, an earthquake splits rocks. Christ is resurrected and the Holy Spirit comes upon his followers. Allusion in Songs Example Illicit Affairs by Taylor Swift Tell your friends you're out for a run You'll be flushed when you return Take the road less traveled by The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.  Allusions in Everyday Speech We got a new Einstein in school today. She’s a good swimmer, but she’s no Ariel. I know things may seem hard, but all you need is love  Most common allusions: Hercules (or Herculean) — Often used to emphasize strength Pandora's Box — Describes big (and usually unexpected) consequences or a possible source of trouble Cupid — God of love; used to describe someone romantic or in love Garden of Eden — Used to discuss paradise, beauty, and/or downfall Noah/Noah's Ark — Used to talk about big or nearly impossible tasks David and Goliath — Describes a battle or face-off between two in which the weaker one, or underdog, might actually have a better shot at winning Tower of Babel — Often used to describe the crumbling or tragic end of something Symbolism  Symbolism words people marks locations abstract ideas that represent something beyond the literal meaning Symbols always have... 01 02 02 Literal Figurative meaning meaning concrete abstract Fire and Ice By Robert Frost (1920) Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice. Fire and Ice By Robert Frost (1920) Fire symbolizes consuming emotions such as jealousy, desire for power, anger, etc. Ice symbolizes destructive and withholding emotions such as hate, indifference, loneliness, isolation, etc. Colors as Conventional Symbols Red Black White blood, passion, emotion, passivity, death evil innocence, purity, danger, or daring light Green Yellow Blue new life, fertility, hope caution, decay, peace, serenity, eternity decrepitude, old age Colors as Conventional Symbols Pink Purple Brown innocence, femininity royalty earth, soil, humility, and poverty Orange Gold heat, sun richness, sacredness Nature as Conventional Symbols Spring birth, new beginning Summer maturity, knowledge Autumn decline, nearing death, growing old Winter death, sleep, hibernation, or stagnation Nature as Conventional Symbols Christmas Season birth, change for the better Easter Season rebirth, enlightenment Dawn illumination, hope Light truth, safety, warmth, knowledge Nature as Conventional Symbols Darkness Evil, ignorance, danger Apple temptation, loss of innocence Flowers beauty, youth, strength, gentleness Evergreen Tree immortality Weather as Conventional Symbols Mist isolation, confusion, obscurity Rain sadness or despair Wind and Storms violent human emotions Thunder God’s wrath, punishment Animals as Conventional Symbols Fox slyness, cleverness Raven death, destruction, impending doom Hawk sharp, keen eyesight Owl Wisdom Settings as Conventional Symbols Desert isolation, alienation, loneliness Window Freedom or lack thereof Door opportunity Park A place for retreat and renewal Desire and greed Addiction Temptation One Ring