Examples Of Allegory In The Great Gatsby
Symbol, Imagery, & Allegory Lesson
Objective
SWBAT identify and analyze symbols, imagery, and allegory in The Great Gatsby.
Intro activity
Hinduism is often labeled as a religion of 330 million gods. This misunderstanding arises when people fail to grasp the symbolism of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus worship the nameless and formless Supreme Reality (Bramh) by various names and forms. These different aspects of one reality are symbolized by the many gods and goddesses of Hinduism. For example, Brahma (not to be confused with the over-arching Bramh) is that reality in its role as creator of the universe; in Vishnu it is seen as the preserver and the upholder of the universe; and Shiva is that same reality viewed as the principle of transcendence …show more content…
The object or word can be seen with the eye or not visible. For example a dove stands for Peace. The dove can be seen and peace cannot. The word is from the Greek word symbolom. All language is symbolizing one thing or another. However when we read the book of Genesis it talked about a few symbols. In the story of Adam and Eve when Eve ate the apple, the apple stood for sin. Another reading Cain and Able. The two brothers stood for good and evil, humility and pride. Cain pulled Able to the fields and killed him. In this it is a hidden symbol. It is showing that Cain stands for the bad and Able stands for the good. See The Encyclopedia of Literature and A Handbook to Literature. Misty Tarlton, Student, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Imagery
Imagery is used in literature in order to describe or enhance sensory experiences to the text. An instance of visual imagery might evoke a visual cue such as: the crimson blood flowed slowly down his charred face. An auditory imagery uses language that such as bells chimed and rooster crowed. Olfactory imagery might read: his sweaty socks smelled of rotting fish and musty cellars.Metaphors and similes are also common forms of imagery used in literature. These are phrases that us "like" or "as" or not, but either is used to compare two ideas for effect. "Her face is a garden" or "He is as bold as a lion."
Objective
SWBAT identify and analyze symbols, imagery, and allegory in The Great Gatsby.
Intro activity
Hinduism is often labeled as a religion of 330 million gods. This misunderstanding arises when people fail to grasp the symbolism of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus worship the nameless and formless Supreme Reality (Bramh) by various names and forms. These different aspects of one reality are symbolized by the many gods and goddesses of Hinduism. For example, Brahma (not to be confused with the over-arching Bramh) is that reality in its role as creator of the universe; in Vishnu it is seen as the preserver and the upholder of the universe; and Shiva is that same reality viewed as the principle of transcendence …show more content…
The object or word can be seen with the eye or not visible. For example a dove stands for Peace. The dove can be seen and peace cannot. The word is from the Greek word symbolom. All language is symbolizing one thing or another. However when we read the book of Genesis it talked about a few symbols. In the story of Adam and Eve when Eve ate the apple, the apple stood for sin. Another reading Cain and Able. The two brothers stood for good and evil, humility and pride. Cain pulled Able to the fields and killed him. In this it is a hidden symbol. It is showing that Cain stands for the bad and Able stands for the good. See The Encyclopedia of Literature and A Handbook to Literature. Misty Tarlton, Student, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Imagery
Imagery is used in literature in order to describe or enhance sensory experiences to the text. An instance of visual imagery might evoke a visual cue such as: the crimson blood flowed slowly down his charred face. An auditory imagery uses language that such as bells chimed and rooster crowed. Olfactory imagery might read: his sweaty socks smelled of rotting fish and musty cellars.Metaphors and similes are also common forms of imagery used in literature. These are phrases that us "like" or "as" or not, but either is used to compare two ideas for effect. "Her face is a garden" or "He is as bold as a lion."