Rain
In literature, rain that washes away dirt or sin usually symbolizes what?
Cleansing or renewal (e.g., a character walking through a rainstorm after confessing a secret).
Snow covers a quiet village, sparkling in the morning light. What does it symbolize?
Purity
Fog that hides the surroundings and confuses characters symbolizes what?
Confusion or uncertainty
A storm matches a character’s frustration. What does it symbolize?
Emotional reflection
Rain that punishes humanity, like in Noah’s flood, symbolizes what?
Divine judgment
Rain that falls during a sad or depressing scene often symbolizes what?
Gloom or sadness (e.g., a funeral scene in pouring rain).
Characters are stranded on a mountain in a blizzard. What does the snow symbolize?
Isolation
A detective struggles to track a suspect lost in thick fog. What does it symbolize?
Uncertainty
When weather contradicts the events (e.g., sunshine during tragedy), it symbolizes what?
Irony
Snow in biblical or spiritual stories often symbolizes what?
Purity
Two characters are caught in a storm but find shelter together, forming a bond. What does the rain symbolize?
Connection
Snow used in playful scenes (snowball fights, children building snowmen) symbolizes what?
Innocence or childlike joy
Fog in a suspenseful scene symbolizes what?
Mystery or suspense
Rain falls as a character finally makes a life-changing decision. What does it symbolize?
Change
“April showers bring May flowers” symbolizes what?
Hope and growth after hardship
Heavy storms that destroy property or create conflict symbolize what?
Danger or destruction (e.g., a flood washing away a village).
A freezing winter storm threatens travelers’ lives. What does it symbolize?
Danger
Travelers lose their direction in dense fog, making wrong choices. What does it symbolize?
Lack of clarity
After a destructive storm, the sun shines and rivers glisten again. What does it symbolize?
Renewal
A violent storm demonstrates the power of a god or higher force. What does it symbolize?
Divine power
After a climactic confession, a downpour sweeps over the city, washing away dirt and grime. What does it symbolize?
Cleansing
Snow during a tragic or ironic scene symbolizes what?
Contrast or irony (e.g., a peaceful snow covering a scene of tragedy)
Fog that conceals danger until the last moment symbolizes what?
Hidden threat or uncertainty ahead
The key takeaway from Chapter 9 about weather symbolism is what?
Weather is never “just weather”; it always carries meaning ;)
Weather tied to cultural or seasonal meaning adds a layer of shared understanding. What does it symbolize?
Shared meaning