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Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe. Symbols. Motifs. Symbol - Some thing that represents something else What does the symbol in the first slide represent ?. Motif - A pattern or anything that is repeated to convey an idea What is the motif representing in the first slide?. What does this image symbolize?.

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Edgar Allan Poe

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  1. Edgar Allan Poe Symbols Motifs

  2. Symbol- Some thing that represents something else • What does the symbol in the first slide represent? • Motif- A pattern or anything that is repeated to convey an idea • What is the motif representing in the first slide?

  3. What does this image symbolize?

  4. Symbols represent many things • Negative side • Debt • Materialism • Overuse • Poverty • Bills • Theft • Positive side • Prosperity • Freedom • Independence • Vacations & Leisure • Status • Material Goods

  5. What does this image symbolize?

  6. Positive • Family • Unity • Love • Bond • Happiness • Support • Parenting • Negative • Loss • Divorce • Sadness • Letting go • Fear • Lack of Independence

  7. What are symbols in Literature ? • What does this image represent in the Crucible? • What does this image represent in the Crucible?

  8. What is a motif? A pattern repeated for a purpose Motifs exist in many forms: Clothing Graphic design Architecture Music Literature

  9. What is a motif? Clothing

  10. What is a motif? Graphic design

  11. What is a motif? Architecture

  12. What is a motif? Music I can't get no satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction 'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I can't get no, I can't get no When I'm watchin' my T.V. And that man comes on to tell me How white my shirts can be But he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke The same cigarettes as me I can't get no, oh no, no, no Hey heyhey, that's what I say I can't get no satisfaction I can't get no girl reaction 'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try I can't get no, I can't get no When I'm ridin' round the world And I'm doin' this and I'm signing that And I'm tryin' to make some girl Who tells me baby better come back later next week 'Cause you see I'm on a losing streak I can't get no, oh no, no, no Hey heyhey, that's what I say

  13. What is a motif? Literature Symbol Image Type of character Situation

  14. What is a motif? What is a repeated symbol in The Crucible? “You will give me your honest confession in my hand, or I cannot keep you from the rope” (Danforth, Act IV, page 144)

  15. What is a motif? What is a repeated symbol in The Crucible? “The Devil’s loose in Salem, Mr. Proctor; we must discover where he’s hiding!” (Mary Warren, Act II, page 59)

  16. What is a motif? What is a repeated image in The Crucible? “Witchery’s a hangin’ error” (Mary Warren, I, page 18)

  17. What is a motif? What is a repeated type of character in The Crucible? “…And it is my face, and yours, Danforth!” (Proctor, Act III, page 120)

  18. What is a motif? What is a repeated type of situation in The Crucible? “Is your husband a lecher?” “No, sir.” (Danforth and Elizabeth, Act III, page 113)

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