Furthermore, Romanticism also has an excessive heavy emphasis on symbolism. For example, the most frequent symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter 'A' itself, where it is a symbol of different things throughout the novel. ... Therefore, it is a symbol of sin and shame. ... Another use of symbolism is through nature that is used for the most part in the forest for this novel. ... This rosebush is a powerful symbol of survival as it has survived. ...

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All great literature has some kind of symbolism, whether is it a metaphor or an allegory. Hemingway uses elements of symbolism throughout the novel. ... In great literature, the syntax and diction of the entire work has symbolism and deeper meaning. Authors usually symbolize or allude to objects or the ideas of the time period that the literature is written although some authors allude to past symbols from very different time periods. ... All pieces of great literature include symbolism of some kind, whether it is an allusion or an allegory. ...

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Symbolism, an example of Romance, is used to elaborate in the story, "The Masque of the Red Death". ... In the case of "The Masque of the Red Death", he combines the elements of romance into his story with setting, characters, and symbolism. ... The romantic element, symbolism is used frequently throughout "The Masque of the Red Death". ... Poe uses these symbols to provide the reader with insight while using the elements of romance. ... Symbolism, which is used frequently throughout stories, is used in "The Masque of the Red Death" by Poe. ...

• Word Count: 915
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Masters wrote in a free verse style using the devices of irony, simplicity, morals and values, and symbols. ... Masters use of symbols was prevalent throughout the poem. ... He used devices such as irony, symbolism, morals, and realistic lifestyle. ...

• Word Count: 529
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• Grade Level: High School

Blake's poems are extremely simple, but his descriptions of nature are steeped in symbolism and hidden meaning. ... The tiger is by nature both vicious and fearsome, but is also a symbol of energy. ... This image of fire may be a religious symbol of purgatory or purification. ...

• Word Count: 1115
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

A Dark Romantic was known for valuing intuition over logic and reason and thought that human events had certain signs and symbols behind them. Poe used the literary technique of symbolism very well, which Dark Romantics were known to use quite often. ...

• Word Count: 1164
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School