ProfessorTane
Acolyte
I love symbolism but I find they can be a mind field. There is so much deeper meaning attached to even every day objects/food/things, the bed, the apple tree, honey even a basil leaf can be seen as protection against evil
Do readers expect a certain level of awareness around symbols that resonate with how they are generally perceived ? - if my character wears amber do I have to be aware the reasons for this and not just use it off the cuff.
How deep does this need to go?
My approach now is to focus on some of my favourites and build more narrative around those having symbolic meaning instead of unpicking every single item used.
I worry if that if I mention the character admiring an oak tree then I should be aware of the symbolic nature of the oak tree.
I am also having some trouble with the variety of meanings that can be attached to one thing object. - it is perceived differently by different cultures-
Do readers expect a certain level of awareness around symbols that resonate with how they are generally perceived ? - if my character wears amber do I have to be aware the reasons for this and not just use it off the cuff.
How deep does this need to go?
My approach now is to focus on some of my favourites and build more narrative around those having symbolic meaning instead of unpicking every single item used.
I worry if that if I mention the character admiring an oak tree then I should be aware of the symbolic nature of the oak tree.
I am also having some trouble with the variety of meanings that can be attached to one thing object. - it is perceived differently by different cultures-