PPT-Symbolism in The Scarlet Ibis

Ms Burton What is a Symbol Symbol A word or object that stands for another word or object The object or word can be seen with the eye or not visible For example what is the symbol for peace . By Nathaniel Hawthorne. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hawthorne wrote . The Scarlet Letter. in 1850 during the Romantic Period in American Literature. Hawthorne is the ancestor of Judge John Hathorne known for his involvement in the Salem witchcraft trials.. Joanna Zilk, Julia Sison, Yvette Sanders, Olivia Massey, Larissa Domnikov. Character Description: . Hester Prynne. Evidence 1. : . “The young woman was tall, with a figure of perfect elegance on a large scale. She had dark and abundant hair, so glossy it threw off the sunshine with a gleam, and a face that which, besides being beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion, had the impressiveness belonging to a marked brow and deep black eyes. She was lady-like, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days…” (50).. By James Hurst. . . .the “Clove” of seasons. Clove is a noun here – from the verb “to cleave” or to split. . A cleaver is a knife used by butchers. . Cloves are a spice. . The clove of seasons is the split between two seasons – not quite summer and not quite fall.. for Bell Work 5…. Q1: . Define “motif” & state what the motif is in “The Scarlet Ibis,”. Q2: . Why does the author choose to use this as the motif? In your opinion, is it effective? Explain.. Ixchelle Pollock English 9 Honors 3A. James Hurst. James Hurst was born January 1, 1922 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He went to North Carolina State College and studied chemical engineering. Also he did military service during WWII . He then went to Julliard School of Music in New York and Italy to become an opera singer. In 1951 he changed his mind AGAIN and became a banker in New York for an amount of time. He liked to write plays and stories whenever he could. “The Scarlet Ibis” was written in July 1960 and earned “widespread recognition”. James Hurst then passed away on August 6, 1995. Leaving his wife . Symbolism. Maria Ortega 1B. “The last graveyard flowers were blooming, and their smell drifted through every room of our house, speaking softly the names of our dead.”. This quote shows that Doodle and the Ibis resemble each other because they both die and it also connects to Doodle because they first gave him a name that would look nice on a tomb stone.. Joshua 2:17-18. Joshua 2:17-18. “So the men said to her: “We will be blameless of this oath of yours which you have made us swear, unless, when we come into the land, you bind this line of scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you bring your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your father's household to your own home.”. Reading Skills: Making Inferences from Details. The Scarlet Ibis. by. James Hurst. Feature Menu. The Scarlet Ibis. by. James Hurst. The Scarlet Ibis. Introducing the Story. I thought myself pretty smart at many . PROMPT. Write an expository essay analyzing the figurative language, imagery, and symbols used by the author to create the tone . or . develop the theme of the story.. Thesis Sentence. James . Hurst creates a . Scarlet Ibis . (Seaworld.org). An exotic red bird. Solid scarlet except for black wing tips; bill is long, thin and curved downward; neck is long and slender; legs are also long and thin with partially webbed feet; juveniles are dull, grayish . A. Biography. Surrounded by women most of his life (July 4. ,. 1804-May 19, 1864). Main character, Hester Prynne, represents strong maternal figure he never had.. Odd friendship with Margaret Fuller (Women’s rights activist). Vanitas. Still Life paintings in order to select and apply meaning to your own still life.. DRILL:. Take a few minutes to sketch one of the . Vanitas. still life paintings on iPad power point.. Label the symbolism by using the glossary on PPT.. Caul (N). a. . part. of the . amnion. sometimes covering the head of a child . at. . birth.. . Careen (V). (of. a vehicle) to lean, sway, . or. tip to one side while in . motion:. . The. . car. What is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet fever is a mild infection characterised by a fine pinkish-red body rash which occurs after either a sore throat or skin infection. Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria k