Symbolism was also used in Baroque art to portray women in both positive and negative situations. Most of the symbolism was in reference to an historical event that led to a lesson in acceptable behavior. ... One artist who focused heavily on symbolism in the female's appearance was Bernini Gian Lorenzo. ... He surrounds his subjects with symbols of love, whether it be lost love, betrayal, or passion. ...
The Found Boat In the story "The Found Boat" author Alice Munro uses symbolism to portray the struggle five children face as they try to define their roles in a small town with clearly delineated traditional gender roles. There are four main symbols Munro seems to give greater emphasis in portraying the internal as well as external struggle the children go through. ... Placing many of the contradictions in water or near water, like the Flood and the river, Munro uses this a symbol through out the story. ...
" In this account, Freeman uses a variety of symbolism, along with the character of Louisa Ellis, to give women of the late 19th century a unified voice - to express through literature their desire for liberation and their quite pursuit of freedom from what men had determined them to be. ... She is advocating for women's freedom through the death of her family, when Louisa comes to recognize the great path of independence, and becomes a strong symbol of the strength of a woman as she is able to thrive on her own. ... Using Louisa's pets as symbolism, Freeman paints a picture ...
