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Symbolism and the iceberg
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Hemingway suggested that
writers should 'show,' rather than 'tell'
the reader information, in order to force them to
deduce and infer meaning for themselves.
Writers often use symbols, setting, theme and
characters to 'show but not tell. '
People often forget that a symbol can have
more than one interpretation - A/A* students
will evaluate/read between the lines from different
angles not just the most obvious. This is called
exploring the implicit meaning.
What could a forest symbolise?
What could a train journey symbolise?
What could a rose symbolise?
Think of:
A character
A setting
A film/book
A prop
And write down its possible
meanings from your own evaluation
What is the importance of chapter 11?
Try to think of at least three ways that this
chapter is important. Focus on the implicit
meanings.
Symbolism and the iceberg theory
Hemingway
Complete the question sheet with your group.
70% of an iceberg is unseen below the water - when you read literature you need to think about what details you can't 'see' - read between the lines - evaluate - imagine what's 'below the water.
A train journey
Time passing
A journey/coming of age
A predestined conclusion
Life
Escape
A parallel to something else
A forest
Nature
Being lost
Fear
An obstacle in your path
The unknown
Confusion
A rose
Love (obviously)
Death
Pain
Fragility
Passing of time (leaves falling)
Beauty