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Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas, qualities, and feelings.
Symbolism in The Giver
Examples of Symbol in Story
Symbol
1. Color Red
2. Gabriel
3. Sled
4. Apple
5. River
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Apple
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Sled runners from Giver’s sledding memory
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Fiona’s hair that Jonas notices throughout the book
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The Giver’s books in his home/place of work
Purpose of Symbol in Story
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Red apple shows Jonas as separate because he can see the
color
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Sled shows freedom, play, youth, fun, choice, seasons, danger
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Fiona’s hair shows Jonas’ feelings of desire/stirrings
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Books show wisdom, knowledge, free-will
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Red color shows strong emotions –love, hate, stirrings, friendship
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Symbol
6. Hair
Ribbons
7. Comfort
Object
8. Giver’s Books
9. Bicycle
10. Colors
Examples of Symbol in Story
Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas, qualities, and feelings.
Purpose of Symbol in Story