On the Relationship between Metaphor and Symbol

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Journal of Jishou University（Social Sciences） ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (4): 167-169.

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On the Relationship between Metaphor and Symbol

(Chinese Department,Nanjing University,Nanjing,Jiangsu 210093,China)

Online:2007-07-15 Published:2012-06-04

Abstract

Abstract: Metaphor is the base of symbol and symbol is the system of metaphor.There are three differences between them.Firstly,symbol aims at concept while metaphor aims at particular things.Secondly,the meaning of symbol is rational and unrestrained,however,that of metaphor is relevant and experienced.Thirdly,symbol seeks a whole consciousness of the subject,while metaphor emphasizes particular feelings and experience of the subject.

Key words: metaphor, symbol, unrestrained, relevant, meaning

ZHU Quan-Guo. On the Relationship between Metaphor and Symbol[J]. Journal of Jishou University（Social Sciences）, 2007, 28(4): 167-169.

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