Animal Symbols
Bird of prey; symbolizes freedom in America
Bald Eagle
symbolizes new life, spring; might also symbolize greed
green
a temporary state a character goes through as a result of their environment
emotion
"Lamb to the Slaughter"
symbolizes Mary Maloney
the lamb leg
earthquake
external
White bird; symbol of peace
Dove
symbolizes danger, violence, or romance/love
red
a more permanent state of a character
character trait
"Little Red Riding Hood"
symbolizes innocence, or violenceher red cape
self-image
internal
Symbolizes temptation in the Bible
snake
symbolizes death, fear
black
when an author describes a character through their actions, words, feelings
indirect characterization
"Harry Potter"
symbolizes Harry's childhood, innocence
Hedwig! His owl
internal
sea animal; symbolizes intelligence
dolphin
symbolizes purity
white
when an author straight out says traits about a character
direct characterization
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
symbolizes the main character's guilt
the beating heart
finances
external
has wings; symbolizes transformation
butterfly
symbolizes royalty
purple
to look at only the good parts of something
rose-colored glasses
"Harry Potter"
symbolizes his chance at freedom
the initial letters he receives from Hogwarts
societal norms
external (or internal?? tell me why!)