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Hi Jo,

the way i would do this is to establish some common understanding of what is meant by symbolism. Maybe you could use icons or symbols in everyday use & then draw parallels linguistically - so if something is "sick" what does it to the kids - well it may depend on who says it - there mates - it's a compliment, their doctor they're ill, or people of a certain age that they are reprehensible - over here it means great

At the start of the Da Vinci code they use the sawastika as an illustration of symbols. In effect they are cultural shorthand for meaning but the meaning they give out may not be what they intended - Swastika India - peace /Nazi Germany etc.. Symbols are visual metaphors?

Anyway I'm sure that's clear as mud - drop me aline if it isn't
All the best,

Eddie

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