Symbolism in writing

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Celestial symbolism in writing refers to the use of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars as symbols to convey deeper meanings in a literary work. Celestial symbolism has been used in literature for centuries. It can add depth and meaning to your work by conveying abstract ideas and emotions through concrete images. Symbolism helps to create a mood or atmosphere, and to reinforce themes and motifs throughout a text. The same symbol can represent a variety of things in literature…

Having trouble writing about literary symbols or finding them in the first place? You’re not alone. This post shows you how to search for & analyze symbols.

Brandon Sanderson did this with his Mistborn series. The night was feared by many, buy the mists were a force of good and brought power, while the daylight brought vulnerability and in the end, immense, destructive heat.

Finger rings carry a lot of spiritual and cultural meanings. Take a look at the symbolism of rings and what wearing rings in each finger actually means.

Even though some people would love to be paid for doing nothing, not everyone is equally enchanted by the idea of killing time for hours.