Talk:Symbolism

Symbolism, references, and conjecture
So is symbolism supposed to be physical symbols that can actually be seen throughout the series. Because the concept of justice (which, to be honest, I find idiotic has its own page) isn't symbolism. Bibical references like how Naomi holds Raye may be considered symbolism, but what do we mean when we say symbolism? Symbolism like a dove symbolizing love, or symbolism like how L rubbing Light's feet in the anime was supposed to mimic how, in the Bible, Judas washed Jesus's feet before he betrayed him? The latter, as I said, I do not feel is actually symbolism, but simply a Bibical reference. A page on Bibical references or Easter Eggs would be fine, in that case, as I don't think that it would fit into this category.

In addition, there is a lot of conjecture in here. Like about how apples are the forbidden fruit and Hera was given and apple and the Apple of Discord given by Eris, the Goddess of Discord because she was miffed and yadda yadda yadda. Ohba and Obata say apples were chosen because they thought is symbolized life well. "I had assumed that the apples represented a deep theme to Ohba-sensei. But it turns out that there was nothing behind them... (182, How to Read 13). They mention nothing about references to the Bible of Greek mythology.

Yes. I cite my sources in order to validate my arguments. -.- StillAlive (talk) 22:21, January 2, 2014 (UTC)

Is it just me, or does death note seem inspired by the classix german play, Faust? I mean, let's talk about Faust fist so you can understand if you don't know what I'm talking about. Faust is really bored. He is successful, but dissatisfied with life in general. So he makes a pact with a demon, mephistopeles. In exchange for his soul, he gets infinite knowledge and worldy pleasure. Later in the play, we see that he is ambitious. In Death Note, Light is bored with life too. He just feels empty, but after recieving the death note, he becomes ambtious and starts to kill off humanity's undisirebles.

This page, and Death Note Wikia in total is so cool! I realized some symbols but not everything... Thank you so much! Never delete this page! I'll read it again and again for years!!! AntiAlexielXD (talk) 15:23, January 3, 2014 (UTC)