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