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AP English Literature
Unit 6 – Literary Techniques in Longer Works
Topic 6.5
Unit 6
6.5 Characters as symbols, metaphors, and archetypes
Why is understanding the context of a literary work important for interpreting symbols?
Symbols have fixed meanings that are independent of context
Context helps readers relate symbols to their own experiences
Symbols cannot be understood without historical context
Context provides explicit explanations of the symbolism
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AP English Literature - 6.5 Characters as symbols, metaphors, and archetypes
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