El Norte - Symbolism

Symbols represent...

• ...abstract concepts.
• ...layers of meaning.
• ...something other than the object itself.
• ...All of the above.

What is symbolism?

• When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

• A reference to another literary work

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.

• on the back cover

• across chapters

• in a different text

• beneath the surface - analysis

Symbolism: El Norte - What does the moon symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What do the flowers symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What does the goat's skull symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What do the drums symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What do the butterflies symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What does the cat's skeleton symbolize?

• a
• b
• c

Symbolism: El Norte - What does the dream that Rosa have of her Papa symbolize?

• a
• b
• c