In every English or writing class I have ever been in, every teachers and student and article we had read discovered symbols in each piece of literature we've looked at. At times I went along with this, and other times I just sat back and wondered where the hell they got the idea that the chair in the corner of the room symbolized the solitude of an old man who was only mentioned in the story, not actually in it.
I have been wondering for years whether symbols were real or not. I juggle this idea with myself every time I pick up a book; I can see both side. And if symbols are real, are all of them intentional? Or are some so deeply twisted into the authors thoughts and feelings that she or he creates them subconsciously? Which raises another question: Are the subconsciously created symbols even symbols at all? And if not, are there even such things as symbols?
Through my own writing as I experiment on this blog, I want to see if I ever have the urge to create a symbol of some sort just through my writing instincts. Additionally, I want to know if anyone, other than myself, noticing anything they believe might be a symbol while reading my writing.
So please, if you stumble upon this blog anytime, and see this, please read what I have written, and comment as much as you want/can. I want to hear the good and the bad comments, and the comments discovering potential symbols or lack there of. And anything else you can think of: suggestions, likes, dislikes, tips, anything and everything!
Thanks :)
I have been wondering for years whether symbols were real or not. I juggle this idea with myself every time I pick up a book; I can see both side. And if symbols are real, are all of them intentional? Or are some so deeply twisted into the authors thoughts and feelings that she or he creates them subconsciously? Which raises another question: Are the subconsciously created symbols even symbols at all? And if not, are there even such things as symbols?
Through my own writing as I experiment on this blog, I want to see if I ever have the urge to create a symbol of some sort just through my writing instincts. Additionally, I want to know if anyone, other than myself, noticing anything they believe might be a symbol while reading my writing.
So please, if you stumble upon this blog anytime, and see this, please read what I have written, and comment as much as you want/can. I want to hear the good and the bad comments, and the comments discovering potential symbols or lack there of. And anything else you can think of: suggestions, likes, dislikes, tips, anything and everything!
Thanks :)
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