"Many people confuse single objects as symbols. It helps to know the original meaning and structure of the term "symbol" as a juxtaposition of two things. Originally, parties to a contract broke a stick and each took a half. Upon completion of the relationship, the parties juxtaposed the two sticks, creating the symbol. It is from symballein, Greek for "throwing together".
A kettle is not a symbol unless related or juxtaposed with stove, or pot, or food...."
From cliché to Archetype
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