Symbols In Literature
Female
empty vessels, chalice, bowls, locks, images of fertility, rolling landscapes
Male
tall buildings, keys, blades
Sexual Notions
eating, fighting
References to Sex in T.V.
This tactic of referring to objects and references to apply sexual notions is also used in movies and television shows, not just literature. This helps to avoid censorship laws.
Where It Came From
Scarlet Letter Reference
It is thought that Sigmund Freud's book 'The Interpretation of Dreams' first showcased our capacity to realize the sexual potential of the subconscious.
"...Hester never thought of meeting him in any narrower privacy than beneath the open sky."
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The Big Picture
The main idea portrayed in this chapter is that sex in literature is not portrayed as sex, but rather portrayed with objects and references.
Spongebob Reference
Chip, Penny Napkin
This tactic is overall very useful in creating works that are appropriate for all ages. It is also fascination how our mind can connect some symbols to sex
Dickens knew that parents would most likely
Charles Dickens
Dickens knew that his books would be read by adults and children. So in order to keep the children away from raunchy material he used this reference tactic so that only the adults would understand