According to one legend that originates with the Wyandotte tribe, the great chief who ruled over evil spirits grew angry at two of his followers. We have sycamores in the UK but they tend to be regarded as a “weed tree” because of their tendency to self-seed and sucker. I have definitely read story including sycamore trees, Mae, but I can’t think that I have ever seen one. Rumors even spread of a settler who’d been “frightened to death,” his body found beneath the trees, his face twisted in a mask of terror as if he’d happened upon something unholy. britannicus (Wild Thyme), Vaccinium uliginosum (Northern Bilberry / Bog Bilberry), Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Cowberry / Lingonberry), Veronica chamaedrys (Germander Speedwell), Veronica hederifolia (Ivy-leaved Speedwell), Veronica persica (Common Field Speedwell), Veronica serpyllifolia (Thyme-leaved Speedwell), Dan Andersson (1888-1920): "Visa" ("Song"). Shakespeare used the symbolism of a pomegranate tree in Romeo and Juliet to represent true love, forbidden love, and sweet innocence between Romeo and Juliet. Thank you for visiting and commenting! An example of symbolism used in the text of Romeo and Juliet is “Where underneath the grove of a sycamore,” (Shakespeare 1.1.123). I can’t imagine those living arrangements either, Heather! Symbol 2: Garden. Have an awesome day! 😉 Hugs. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet , a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families disrupts the city of Verona and causes tragic results for Romeo and Juliet. For almost three years years they lived inside a sycamore tree in Upshur County, West Virginia. Trees,history, Native Americans, folklore. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Reminded me of Sycamore Row by John Grisham, where the sycamore played a big part in the story. myself it was the 1700s and desperate men can make do in desperate times. Joining the chorus, I love trees as well… We have a huge ‘Sugar Maple’ in our front year – beautiful! At various parts in the film the acting shoots back to the theatre arch at Sycamore Grove and ideally near the end after both Romeo and Juliet had taken their lives, a shot of the Grove is shown with bright stage lights illuminating a. dark and empty stage, probably how Romeo and Juliet the play would have culminated at a usual theatre production. — William Shakespeare, “Romeo and Juliet,” Act III, Scene 5. ... 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I live in the foothills of the Pyranees and have all the benefits of country and coast within easy travel. Romeo is by himself lamenting about how he cannot be with Rosaline, causing a great deal of sadness for Romeo. Get free homework help on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: play summary, scene summary and analysis and original text, quotes, essays, character analysis, and filmography courtesy of CliffsNotes. It’s awesome to have you drop by and check out my post 🙂. Nat and Alfredo got married at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia on the 24th of August. Symbolism in the Alchemist. It must be beautiful in the South of France. LOL! So…thank you very much for feeding the frenzy 😉 Great post Mae! 74 terms. Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1 Summary & Analysis | LitCharts. Line-by-line modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. It’s just great to have you pop in. Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1 Summary & Analysis | LitCharts. People cultivate sycamore in ornamental purposes and as a source of high-quality wood. 🙂. And go slowly. Thank you so much for the lovely comments! 119 ‘sycamore’ – The tree is perhaps chosen as it suggests ‘sick-amour’ or ‘love sick’. Who knew? ( Log Out /  Mary now you have me thinking about birch trees and those eerie faces on the trunks. Authors use pomegranates to represent innocence, beauty, vitality and purity. Paris was safe. . I imagine the brothers were happy for the shelter and never looked at sycamore trees the same again! During the dream, a child tells him to seek treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. "Not even not wrong" Email to: michaelpeverett@live.co.uk, Permalink  posted by Michael Peverett @ 11:29 pm   Interesting Sycamore tree Facts: Sycamore can reach 98 to 130 feet in height and 4.9 to 6.6 feet in diameter. Interesting how sycamores are regarded in the UK. I love learning interesting bits from history. A garden primarily symbolizes the Friar's love of nature. Hello, and thank you for visiting my blog. Sycamore trees have a long history in folklore dating back to Egyptian times where the Holy Sycamore is said to connect the worlds between the dead and the living. Asteriscus maritimus), Pedicularis lapponica (Lapland Lousewort), Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum (Moor-king Lousewort), Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy-leafed Geranium), Pentaglottis sempervirens (Green Alkanet), Pilosella officinarum (Mouse-ear Hawkweed), Pinus nigra var. Hi,Ted. Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1, line 121. grove of sycamore: the sycamore tree is associated with melancholy lovers, who are "sick-amour," so a sycamore tree, with its spreading branches and flaking bark, would provide an appropriate lurking-place for a melancholy lover. As large as they grew, with trunks often hollow, they could also provide shelter. I'm reading "Romeo and Juliet" in school, and although this isn't a direct question I need to answer, I was reading and noticed that in Act 5 Scene 6 the apothecary is described as pale and sickly while Romeo gets ready to commit suicide for Juliet. The tree in the forest symbolizes isolation in this scene. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 🙂, Enjoyed learning more about the Sycamores and the folklore surrounding them. But not all sycamores were malevolent. A major theme in Romeo and Juliet is the tension between social and family identity (represented by one’s name), and one’s inner identity. You know, legends of spooky trees never seem to bother me in the daytime… But come the night, especially when the wind blows, they have a tendency to freak me out! I live next door to a burgeoning sycamore and I’m not exactly friends with it because it seeds itself all over my garden. Sycamore tree connection with Romeo and Juliet - Romeo found wandering in a sycamore grove - Forsaken love. Again so very interesting Mae! Now, I’m going to have ti dig deeper! I wonder what living inside a tree would be like, eleven feet is a fair size. I got chills reading “Ghosts of the Forest”. We have a lot of sycamores here in Central California. Sycamores are among my favorites. Romeo is being overwhelmed with this idea of love that he couldn’t get out and that he is being locked in a “chamber” (1.1.141) of … English I (Second Semester) Final Exam Review. thank you for creating a lovely link between sycamores and other worlds.. And could be so dangerous. Thanks so much, Dan! The North American sycamore is one of our largest hardwood trees and can grow to mammoth proportions. Whether you view sycamores with respect and wariness as the Wyandotte warned early American settlers to do, or are more inclined to see their sheltering nature like John and Samuel Pringle, remember that these mysterious-looking trees have deep roots in folklore! I love doing Mythical Mondays! What about the birch trees, the white bark with dark scary faces on the trunks. The name of the tree itself is beautiful and emotive. Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to get a look at Jesus. 🙂, Your post about the history of the Sycamore tree is wonderful. I was searching the net for any connection between sycamore keys and fairy doors, as I remember reading a story as a child in the 70’s where there was an incantation of ” sycamore, sycamore, let loose the door “… very haunting, does anyone know any more? Symbolism in Romeo and Juliet and Gnomeo and Juliet By: Lydia Perry Gnome Hat Good Advice "I need details! Friar Lawrence’swords prove true over the course of the play. I can see where you wouldn’t exactly be friendly with it, considering what it does to your garden, but a nice truce might work for the future. Pingback: The Owls Are Not What They Seem: Native Spirits in Twin Peaks – How's Annie? Sycamore tree is deciduous tree that belongs to the plane-tree family. ( Log Out /  They were inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet and Frida Kahlo for their theme. I love most anything related to myth, folklore and urban legends 🙂. I’m going to have to do some research on that and see if there are any weird tales attached. Thanks for stopping by. It is quite lovely and I feel extraordinarily lucky to be here. In William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," a bird perches on a pomegranate tree outside Juliet's window after she and Romeo consummate their marriage. The pun is on thee words "soles" and "soul," for Romeo says that Mercutio is carefree and able to dance while Romeo is not. Thanks for reading, Frederick! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Authors use pomegranates to represent innocence, beauty, vitality and purity. You have a sycamore next door? I think given the chance, Juliet and Paris would have lived in relative happiness. ( Log Out /  What a great post, thanks for sharing, always fun to learn things like this 🙂, Thanks, Harilqueen. This was a good read. Romeo and Juliet - Plot summary. And he is standing underneath it. Well, I arrived late, as usual, but what a great post! An example of symbolism used in the text of Romeo and Juliet is “Where underneath the grove of a sycamore,” (Shakespeare 1.1.123). Hi, thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on the post. How lovely to have you drop by and visit my blog! Wonderful to have you drop by and check out my post. The two lovers discuss the depth and purity of their love, despite the criticism of their forbidden relationship. I stopped by looking for insight into the reason why these trees are so prevalent in the mythology of the TV Series Twin Peaks. Romeo was standing under a sycamore tree when Benvolio found him. It is the dawn, and Juliet is the sun’ (II.ii.1-2). Symbol 2: Garden. Thank you! by Siusaidh NicNeill Platanus Look through your list of Holy Trees, the Tree Alphabet or the Oracle – I bet you won’t find a Sycamore there. The A sycamore tree symbolizes strength, protection, eternity, and divinity. Such was the case of John and Samuel Pringle, brothers who deserted from the army during the French and Indian War. The Druids would be proud of this post. That weird mottled bark really makes it stand out, LOL! miriam. The tree in the forest symbolizes isolation in this scene. Are there any other reasons/examples that show why the apothecary could symbolize death in this scene? When I was growing up, we had a sugar maple on the side yard. Hi, Billy Ray! Here’s hoping you find your story! . Those years would make for a good story, though. And did I thank you for the wonderful review?!!! Trees and other plants have often played a role in everything from ancient biblical texts to modern day literature. 🙂, Thanks for commenting, Bette. I’m not the best with trees either Cd but there are several I can ID, including the sycamore. The ‘devil’ hit me twice as I tried to make this simple statement (he’s SO ugly! I’m glad you enjoyed the post and took a moment to share your thoughts. Mythical Monday: Folklore of the Sycamore Tree by Mae Clair. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare uses sybolism as a way of expressing more than what is being said by the characters, causing readers to stop and think about his words. Shakespeare used the symbolism of a pomegranate tree in Romeo and Juliet to represent true love, forbidden love, and sweet innocence between Romeo and Juliet. The tree in the forest symbolizes isolation in this scene. History and folklore fascinate me. Sycamore trees have a long history in folklore dating back to Egyptian times where the Holy Sycamore is said to connect the worlds between the dead and the living. I’m jealous!!!! Today, you can visit Pringle Tree Park where a third generation sycamore stands in the place of the original “Pringle Tree.”. I’m always interested in a good read! I love folklore and find it amazing that it touches on so many elements, including aspects of nature like trees. An example of symbolism used in the text of Romeo and Juliet is “Where underneath the grove of a sycamore,” (Shakespeare 1.1.123). Sycamore Class Year 10 LONG TERM PLAN 2016 – 2017 Autumn 2016 English - GCSE Maths - GCSE AUTUMN 1 Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet Teaching Focus: Reading through the play with class Understanding of main themes, ideas and character Personal and critical interpretation Use of quotation and reference in text to support interpretations When we lived in the forest we had a beautiful sycamore above our cookout area. No worries. ), And I am so honored that you took the time to be persistent, LOL. I love trees and tree stories. An example of symbolism used in the text of Romeo and Juliet is “Where underneath the grove Sycamore is the tree of love sick. And in return she'd have his babies. Romeo was standing under a sycamore tree when Benvolio found him. The Hebrew Bible mentions the pomegranate fruit many times. King Solomon's Crown The Hebrew Bible mentions the pomegranate fruit many times. I wonder why. The frog in Gnomeo and Juliet says this to Juliet when giving her boy advice. 🙂, Sugar Maple is our front yard, NOT our front ‘year’ – the devis made me do it!!! Instead of sinking into the bark, the axe glanced off the trunk and sliced open his leg.The ax head severed his artery and he bled to death, gaping up at the misshapen, mocking branches of the trees. In William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," a bird perches on a pomegranate tree outside Juliet's window after she and Romeo consummate their marriage. Some even threatened to cut them down and use the wood for kindling. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet , a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families disrupts the city of Verona and causes tragic results for Romeo and Juliet. I may have to do some research on that one myself. King Solomon's Crown. Sycamore is a name which has been applied to several types of trees, but with somewhat similar leaf forms. How interesting. 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