Light vs. Darkness
Light vs. darkness a symbolic archetype. It is has used to a severe degree not only in literature, but
in film. It has often been related to the idea of pathetic fallacy. This is a device that has been used commonly to help project a certain mood in a piece. This is done by showing or describing the weather and environment to reflect the content of a certain section of the work, or the emotions of the speaker. Personification is often used when these features are described; giving inanimate objectshuman-like feelings or actions.
Example: As the villain takes over the kingdom, a huge storm has been ensued. The storm represents the danger of the villain’s take-over.
When analyzing light vs. darkness, light usually suggests hope, renewal, or intellectual illumination; darkness implies the unknown, ignorance, or despair.
Click here to see the use of light vs. darkness in Macbeth.
OR
Click here to see the use of light vs. darkness in "The Lion King".
in film. It has often been related to the idea of pathetic fallacy. This is a device that has been used commonly to help project a certain mood in a piece. This is done by showing or describing the weather and environment to reflect the content of a certain section of the work, or the emotions of the speaker. Personification is often used when these features are described; giving inanimate objectshuman-like feelings or actions.
Example: As the villain takes over the kingdom, a huge storm has been ensued. The storm represents the danger of the villain’s take-over.
When analyzing light vs. darkness, light usually suggests hope, renewal, or intellectual illumination; darkness implies the unknown, ignorance, or despair.
Click here to see the use of light vs. darkness in Macbeth.
OR
Click here to see the use of light vs. darkness in "The Lion King".