Symbolism in literature

Duration: 16

Year Published: 1966

Creator: SIGMA

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the use of symbolism in literature, explaining that symbols express the ideas and feelings of an author. Uses Tell-tale heart, by Poe, to point out symbols and their meaning., Uses an animated presentation of Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart" to explain the need for understanding symbols in literature. Illustrates the difference between verbal and visual symbols. Isolates a number of symbols used by Poe, and shows how their understanding can deepen one's appreciation of the story.

Complete Record: Discusses the use of symbolism in literature, explaining that symbols express the ideas and feelings of an author. Uses Tell-tale heart, by Poe, to point out symbols and their meaning., Uses an animated presentation of Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart" to explain the need for understanding symbols in literature. Illustrates the difference between verbal and visual symbols. Isolates a number of symbols used by Poe, and shows how their understanding can deepen one's appreciation of the story., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.