The Symbols of Your Life

(ENG130 Literature and Composition)
Unit 4: The symbols of your life
My Name: Javier
Please see attachment for (Full Instructions).
Initial response: Henry and Walker provide stories that include symbols that are life changing
for the protagonist(s). In two or more well-developed paragraphs, answer the
following prompts:
• Choose a symbol from either "The Gift of the Magi" or "Everyday Use" and
discuss what significance this symbol had to you as the reader (an example of this
would be the combs Jim gave to Della and a discussion about a precious gift that you
received or gave). Use text examples in this section.
• If someone were to write your life story, what symbol would be present and
why? How does this symbol represent you? You can attach a picture of your
symbol (an example of this might be a baby blanket from your childhood, or a baseball
from your first game).
Links:
⁃ Henry, O. (1905/2017). The gift of the magi. American Literature.
https://americanliterature(dot)com/author/o-henry/short-story/the-gift-of-the-magi
⁃ Walker, A. (1973). Everyday use. Harper's Magazine.
https://harpers(dot)org/archive/1973/04/everyday-use/
⁃ Writing 101: What is symbolism? Symbolism definition and examples in
literature. (2020, November 8). Masterclass.com
https://www(dot)masterclass(dot)com/articles/writing-101-what-is-symbolism-symbolismdefinition-
and-examples-in-literature#3-types-of-symbolism-in-literature
⁃ When you are viewing a film, how do you recognize the symbolism that the
screenwriter and director put there for your understanding?
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=WhijmmePlU8