America Symbolism

What does America represent? Most Americans would say that the United States represents freedom and liberty. According to the first amendment written in the constitution, all citizens have the freedom of religion, speech, and assembly. Others might respond that America represents opportunity. Many come to America for a new start and a new way of life and have the mindset that everything is possible with hard work and determination. You might even hear people say that America represents justice. You may laugh, but this was another founding principle. The United States should stand against any and all who are constricting the rights of any man. The point is that there are many answers to what America represents, but the one answer that you most likely won’t hear is that America represents torture. Although, in 2008 this was a prominent opinion of a good majority of America. The political cartoon “Government Regulation,” by Pat Bagley calls to attention not only the issue of torture in America, but it also shows the reactions and opinions of people at the time. In order to best analyze Bagley’s message, it is necessary to have a further understanding of the events that preceded this cartoon.

Five symbols that represent America are; the Statue of Liberty, she symbolizes hope and freedom for Americans (What does the Statue of Liberty, n.d.). Her face shows grace and power, the crown is believed to represent the Colossus of Rhodes, which are amongst the wonders of the ancient world, and the spokes on the crown are a symbol that is believed to represent the seven continents in the world. The Statue of Liberty has shackles laying at her feet, which deeply signifies freedom (What does the Statue of Liberty, n.d.). It reveals how the Statue of Liberty (which symbolizes America) has been set free, and progressing.

Symbolism is a characteristic that stands out in a person or thing. People usually use symbolism for something that means to them or represents to them. The symbols are used for many things, for example the apple on the iphone, laptop or iPod symbolizes the brand. Symbols are also used in churches, for example the cross symbolizes Jesus Christ. It symbolizes how he was crucified, put to death on a cross. The colors symbolize something’s to for example the colors white, red and blue symbolize freedom in the United States, it also represents the United States flag. Symbols are also used in movies like the hunger games catching fire; their symbol is a mocking bird with an arrow on it.

Chapter 12: Is That A Symbol? Accepting the fact that something is a symbol is easy. However, finding out what it means or what it stands for. Symbols can interpret more than one thing, we can only discuss possible meanings and interpretations. Symbols are not only built on associations readers have, but also on emotional reactions which captures the reader emotionally. f it isn’t symbolism, its allegory, which stands for other things on a one-for-one basis that convey a certain message. The cave is a symbol of secrets and mysteries represents mainly by how the reader engages the story.

A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works, a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning. The image of the mule emerges repeatedly in different contexts throughout Their Eyes Were Watching

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. In a soccer team named Cruz Azul there is a person who symbolized hope for the team. His name is Christian Gimenez. Because he was injured he now comes in as a substitute. As soon as people see him getting warmed up they start screaming his name. In soccer when you are called up for the national squad most of the players have a sense of feeling proud for themselves because they get to represent a whole country. Also, in boxing when you have a belt it symbolizes that you are a champion. Finally, the United States symbolizes freedom and more opportunities. Most people come to the United States because where they come from the didn’t have much freedom or they just weren’t

A symbol is a person, place, event, or object that suggests more than just its normal meaning. The symbols in this story, “Everyday Use”, were pretty clever and told a lot of clues about the story. Also Little peepholes that would dig into deeper meanings, and hints in the story.

A symbol is someone or something that represents someone or something else. Symbols are used in literature because they represent a character, object, or place in a story. Similarly, there are plenty of symbols throughout the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Some examples of symbols in the book are

The story Good Country People, by Flannery O’Connor is a short story published in 1955 in O’Connor’s short story collection A Good Man is Hard To Find. The short story is set on a small farm in rural Georgia. One of the first few things that can or is noticed in this story is how the author O’Connor uses both symbolism and characterization in an interesting and different way that helps present, along with shape the characters she uses in the short story. For example, one of the main characters O’Connor makes fairly interesting is Hulga Hopewell, also known as Joy Hopewell. The other two main characters being Mrs. Hopewell and Manly Pointer, as well play a very iconic role in this story. The author uses symbolism in Good Country People in their names (Mrs. Hopewell, Hulga and Manly Pointer), in colors (blue and green), and in Hulga’s artificial leg.

Symbolism is used in many ways and writers use symbolism to “enhance their writing.” It can give their work “more richness and color and can make the meaning of the work deeper.” In literary work the actions of the characters, words, action, place, or event has a deeper meaning in the context of the whole story. The reader needs to look see the little things like a dove symbolizes peace, or like the red rose stands for romance. Mostly everything can have a symbolism meaning to it. For instance the flag symbolizes freedom and the stars represent the states. Even some signs are symbols like when a beaker has a skull with a bones placed like an ‘x’ behind it symbolizes that it’s toxic or bad. When people see the red light when driving that’s

2009. A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning. Analyze a symbol in George Orwell's 1984, and write an essay demonstrating how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.

Symbolism is when concrete things are used to represent abstract ideas. Symbols can be any person, place, or thing that the reader believes represents more than what it literally is. Authors can use symbols to help the reader get fully immersed into the plot. Symbols can also help identify motifs or themes that run throughout the story. In Naomi Novik’s Throne of Jade, the Allegiance, a ship, is used as a symbol of tension between countries, specifically China and Great Britain.

A symbol can be an article of any kind that represents an idea or conveys a message. With that being said, a symbol does not necessarily have to be a solid object. A symbol can be a dream or a thought that comes to mind. Every symbol has it’s own

The Power in a Symbol Symbols are used to signify values and ideas, carrying meaning beyond that which appears to be described. Political symbols, in particular, represent the ideals that define a society, and as such, are compelling forces. Some such symbols can be used to instill fear in people and

     Symbolism is defined as the practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships. The whole