Symbols
Let’s review tone and mood
Watch this video
While you’re watching, think about
the following questions:
What tone is the band going for?
What mood does it put you in?
What images, actions, or objects do
you see that contribute to those
feelings?
What is the symbolism in
Finding Nemo?
What is the symbolism in the book
cover of Twilight?
Additional Term
 This particular symbol of the apple also
represents an ALLUSION.
 An ALLUSION is a reference to a famous historical
moment, piece of art, piece of literature, or
something famous within our culture.
 If I compare my friend breaking into his sibling’s
room as “storming the beaches”, or if a teacher
telling you that quitting a sport is like “Two paths
that diverge in a wood” – they are making an
ALLUSION.
•Katniss receives the
mockingjay pin from
Madge as a symbol for
District 12.
•Rue recognizes the
pin and decides to
trust Katniss.
•Cinna gives Katniss
the pin before she
launches out of the
arena.
• Tris must choose a
faction .
Because I could not stop for death
Emily Dickinson
Because I could not stop for Death
– He kindly stopped for me –
The Carriage held but just Ourselves –
And Immortality.
We slowly drove –
He knew no haste
And I had put away My labor and my leisure too,
For His Civility –
We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess – n the Ring –
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –
We passed the Setting Sun –
Or rather – He passed us –
The Dews drew quivering and chill –
For only Gossamer, my Gown –
My Tippet – only Tulle –
We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
The Roof was scarcely visible –
The Cornice – in the Ground –
Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses' Heads
Were toward Eternity –
Think of the novel you are currently reading
•What are some symbols in the book?
•How do you know they are a symbol?
•Why are they meaningful?
Let’s try it with some poetry!