Symbolism

Symbolism:Warm Up

How many of these symbols, or signs, can

you interpret?

1. Smoking2. Automobile / Car3. Lorry / Truck4. Tunnel5. Lookout Tower / Fire Tower6. Lighthouse7. Falling Rocks8. Dam9. Deer Viewing10. Bear Viewing11. Pedestrian Crossing / Crosswalk12. Dogs / Pets on Leash13. Bus Stop14. Viewing Area15. Fireplace / Campfires16. Point of Interest17. Fire Extinguisher18. Rattlesnake19. Cans & Bottles20. Food / Snack Bar

21. Stereo / Radio22. Strollers23. Recycling24. Sea Plane

25. Wood Gathering26. Boardwalk27. Stay on Trail28. Walk Your Bicycle

Symbolism:How would you

define symbolism?

Symbolism: Using something material or visual to express a message or an idea

A symbol could be…

An Item

A figure/letter

A gesture

Interpreting a symbol correctly relies on the context (Who is the audience? When is it used?)

Symbolism

Symbolism:The Road

As a group, you will choose a envelope, a

box, or a bag.

Each of you will receive an item that

is symbolic inThe Road

As a group, discuss and record thoughts about the item including:

1.Name of the item

2.Context/Pg #: (How is this item used in the novel?)

3.Find a quotation to support what you think the item represents.

4.What idea does this item represent?

5.What is the importance of this item?

1) Gun

2) Clothes

3) Coke Can

4) Jarred Food

5) Pork n’ Beans

6) Wallet

7) Shoes

8) Lighter