Category: Symbolism

Throughout Harper Lees Novel To Kill a Mockingbird there is extensive symbolism throughout. Some subtle and others obvious. The most preeminent symbol is undoubtably the mockingbird itself. A symbol of courage, innocence and adulthood. These are illustrated throughout the characters Atticus Finch, Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. Atticus Finch demonstrates courage when he chooses to…

Introduction: Symbolism and Female Oppression in “The Yellow Wallpaper” This paper aims to identify and analyze those symbolisms prominent in The Yellow Wallpaper which represent the struggles of the oppression of females in the 19th century. The Yellow Wallpaper manages to represent the patriarchal society, specifically that of the 19th century in America, and is…

Two Truths and a Lie: An analysis of the Scaffold as a symbol in The Scarlet Letter Two truths and a lie have been a common team-building exercise used for various types of collaborative groups. The purpose of the activity is for people to get to know each other in a fun way, by deciphering…

The concept that I am delving into is Time, and how it is represented in art through the use of hidden codes and meanings. I am investigating how time can be portrayed through art, this question was born when I was walking around Beaudesert I saw how much time had changed everything in the town…