2nd Period Identify symbols in "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket" - Explain what the symbols mean. by Mrs. Devine Dunn https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb Put your name as the "subject" and write your answer in the "write something" section. en-us 2021-08-11 08:36:04 UTC 2025-10-01 09:59:04 UTC hello@padlet.com "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket" middledaysmari https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676754969 2021-08-12 12:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676754969 (Your first name and last initial ) middledaysmari https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676756103 (Identify one symbol in the story and explain its significance in Japanese culture) - 4 sentences.]]> 2021-08-12 12:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676756103 Guiddalthie c https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676762513 cricket is a rare cricket in the story. A bell cricket represents a once in a like time opportuinty.]]> 2021-08-12 12:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676762513 Eileen escalante https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676763650 lanterns, lanterns are usually to show how bright the colors are. Some times when kids couldn't afford lanterns they'd make their own out different colors, bright lights. lanterns represent spirits and is traditional. lanterns are also brought up in the story .]]> 2021-08-12 12:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676763650 Tatiana T. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676764468 In the beginning of the story the little boy walked passed a cherry tree. A cherry tree in japan means birth and death beauty and violence.]]> 2021-08-12 12:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676764468 Nala B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676764482  the grasshopper is a symbol of good luck. Many young Japanese catching grasshoppers and keeping them as pets for luck.]]> 2021-08-12 12:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676764482 Makaylah H https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676765014 A bell cricket is rare in Japanese culture.So when one is found it's consider special is an sign of love.In other cultures it may seem like a normal insect.But in Japanese cultures it only appear in fall.]]> 2021-08-12 12:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676765014 Jahmon Mirtzine https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676765857 The Chinese lanterns symbolize vitality, Social Status, and good luck. Each and every different color of these Lantern all have different meanings. The most common color used is red and that symbolizes wealth, fame, and prosperity. ]]> 2021-08-12 12:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676765857 Nala B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676766089 The red lanterns are used to decorate shrines, temples and businesses. They are particularly associated with traditional drinking spots such as izakaya.]]> 2021-08-12 12:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676766089 Ziara R. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676766726 A bell cricket stands for Love in Japanese culture. it also shows that the girl is one of a kind. A bell cricket is so rare that's it special when someone finds it. Bell crickets also symbolize the transition to winter, since they mostly appear in Autumm. ]]> 2021-08-12 12:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676766726 Jeremy G https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767025 Kiyoko Means many different things like pure child and rejoice-child. Kiyoko can also means rejoice, gift child. In the story Kiyoko is used as a persons name. The word Kiyoko originated in Japan.]]> 2021-08-12 12:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767025 grasshopper https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767247 A grasshopper is a ordianry insect. It represents love and opprtunity. You can find them easily.]]> 2021-08-12 12:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767247 Jalen D https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767827 in japan the color red is used at shine and color is seen as a way to scare away evil spirits]]> 2021-08-12 12:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676767827 Naya B. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676768714 White Kimono are worn at Weddings Ceremony.
It is a color that symbolize the strong determination of the bride to live in a house where she was married. By dying and ceasing to be a daughter of the house where she was born, then revived with new blood of the groom's family. It's a very Japanese way of thinking.
]]> 2021-08-12 12:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676768714 Sean G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676768982 at the start of the story, the writer notes that there are black cherry trees. in Asian culture, the black cherry tree represents the yang to cherry blossoms. a black cherry tree symbolizes longevity and immortality.so it is somewhat a symbol of good luck.  ]]> 2021-08-12 12:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676768982 R.l. ward https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770265
The most common Chinese lanterns are red, oval shaped  and decorated with red or golden tassels . Typically, they come in many different shapes including square, rectangle, and spherical. Although there is no longer a practical need for Chinese lanterns, they are still made, used, and enjoyed by the Chinese people during festivals. ]]> 2021-08-12 12:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770265 Katelyn Fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770735 (Kiyoko)

Kiyoko can mean many things when written in Japanese like pure child or rejoicing child.]]> 2021-08-12 12:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770735 Guiddalthie c https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770775 In the story lanterns represents the delight of childhood and every child itself's unique personality.]]> 2021-08-12 12:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676770775 Makaylah H https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772407 Lanterns is Japanese culture are very beautiful.They believe "all humans came from water,so lanterns visually represent the spirit return to it elements.Each year families come together and light them.Also the lanterns are made by hand,]]> 2021-08-12 12:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772407 Zoe G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772434 The bell cricket is rare and hard to find. Bell crickets symbolizes true love and special occasion. So when a bell cricket is found it is a sign of true love.]]> 2021-08-12 12:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772434 Naya B. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772956 The Japanese cherish grasshoppers and have a long tradition of enjoying their beautiful calls, both in the wild and as pets. In Japan, the grasshopper is a symbol of good luck with many young Japanese catching grasshoppers and keeping them as pets for luck. ]]> 2021-08-12 12:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676772956 Tatiana T https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676773758 The name Fujio symbolizes caring, responsibility, family- Orientated, romantic, artistic and disciplined. Fujio also means the love of life and strive for peace and harmony.]]> 2021-08-12 12:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676773758 Nala B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676773833 It is a color that symbolize the strong determination of the bride to live in a house where she was married to, by dying and ceasing to be a daughter of the house where she was born, then revived with new blood of the groom's family. It's a very Japanese way of thinking.]]> 2021-08-12 13:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676773833 Jalen D https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676774776 in japan the lantern means many thing such as love, brightness and protection for evil. another meaning is souls leaving this earth.]]> 2021-08-12 13:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676774776 Jeremy G https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676775026 Lanterns were popular where ever "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket" story took place. People have used lanterns as a decoration or as a light source. Lanterns symbolize vitality, social status, and good luck. They also use lanterns to light the way for the souls of the ancestors.]]> 2021-08-12 13:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676775026 Jahmon Mirtzine https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676775732 Bell Cricket symbolizes a women who is rare, special and worthy of love. Every Bell cricket has it own unique chirp. When they rub there wings together you'll hear it. ]]> 2021-08-12 13:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676775732 Tyveon J https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676776300 They are symbols of the transition to winter. That means sadness and loneliness.It also means love and shows the girl that she one of a kind.]]> 2021-08-12 13:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676776300 R.l. ward https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676776374  A fallen cherry blossom or petal, it's believed, that its the end of your short life.]]> 2021-08-12 13:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676776374 collin g https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676777144 this is a glass cat also called the maneki-neko it is used as to bring good luck to the owner of it and happy and success to idividuals and wealth and prosperity to business ]]> 2021-08-12 13:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676777144 Ziara R. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676777893 The symbol of a cherry blossom represents "the time of renewal and optimism". The color pink shows the end of winter and the start of spring. Cherry blossoms also symbolize the transience of life, a major theme in Buddhism. The flowers were considered to be a representation of spring, hope, beauty and new life]]> 2021-08-12 13:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676777893 Jalen D https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676779190 in japan the grasshopper is a symbol for good luck many keep them as pets and enjoy the sounds they make.]]> 2021-08-12 13:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676779190 Sean G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676779758 in china a red lantern symbolizes wealth,fame, and prosperity.
red lanterns have shown all over in this story showing good fortune. in china at weddings or festivals, there are usually lots of red decorations for good luck. so to sum it all up, Red lanterns are a sign of good luck ]]> 2021-08-12 13:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676779758 Jeremy G https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676781372 Bell crickets are very special to Japanese culture. Bell crickets represent true love and special occasion. Bell crickets also reprent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a beauty mingled with sadness. For some people Bell crickets are special because they bring good luck and are rare to find.]]> 2021-08-12 13:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676781372 Tatiana T https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676781538 In Japan lanterns symbolize spirits. Japanese people believe humans originally came from water and the the lanterns are showing the spirits being freed. Japanese people also use lanterns for light and say that they bring goodluck]]> 2021-08-12 13:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676781538 Katelyn Fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676782334 In japan when u find a bell cricket it shows the transition of winter and in Mulan her grandmother told her to take the bell cricket with her to the match maker for good luck.]]> 2021-08-12 13:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676782334 Makaylah H https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676782947 In Japanese cultures is grasshopper is consider good luck.Some people even take them home and keep them as pet.Grasshoppers have a lot of means to them in other cultures.But in Japanese cultures it's very exciting when one is found and actually in someone hand.]]> 2021-08-12 13:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676782947 Tyveon J https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676783370 2021-08-12 13:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676783370 Zoe G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676783702 The cherry tree in chinese culture is an representation of feminine beauty and dominance. It is also a symbol of a womens attractive looks and power.  It is also a symbolization of love and new beginings.]]> 2021-08-12 13:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676783702 R.l. ward https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676784683 A bell cricket mean a women who is trustworthy and special of there love ]]> 2021-08-12 13:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676784683 Ziara R. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676784770 A grasshopper is a symbol of good luck in Japanese culture. alot of children would catch grasshoppers and keep them as pets for good luck. a grasshopper represents goodluck because what ever is blocking your way of success the grasshopper can remove it. Grasshoppers are also a symbol of happiness. ]]> 2021-08-12 13:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676784770 collin g https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676785451 this is called a money plant from southwest china it was to bring good luck money and fortune to its owner because the large circular leaves stack on top of each other and they look like coins ]]> 2021-08-12 13:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676785451 Katelyn https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676785897 Lanterns
Lantern stand for many different things in japan some has let them in water like,In the Japanese belief system, all humans originally came from water, so the lanterns visually represent the spirits return to the elements .]]> 2021-08-12 13:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676785897 Naya B. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676786124 In the Japanese belief system, all humans originally came from water, so the lanterns visually represent the spirits return to the elements. Each year, families come together to guide the spirits down to the sea using traditional candle-lit lanterns]]> 2021-08-12 13:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676786124 Junior B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676786835 The bell cricket is a hard insect to find out of the two insects in the story. In Japanese this insect means that it is getting ready to transfer of to winter. ]]> 2021-08-12 13:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676786835 Jahmon Mirtzine https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676787389 The White Kimono symbolizes that Spiritual and physical purity . Japaneses considered this color to be a sacred color of the gods. ]]> 2021-08-12 13:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676787389 Eileen escalante https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676787838 in the story a black cherry tree is mentioned. in their culture it represents cherry blossoms . it represents good luck.]]> 2021-08-12 13:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676787838 Tyveon J https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676789497 In Japan, the grasshopper is a symbol of good luck,Japanese catching grasshoppers and keeping them as pets for luck]]> 2021-08-12 13:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676789497 Sean G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676789650 in Japanese culture a bell cricket is a sign of fall and is usually associated with sadness or gloominess because of winter coming around the corner. in other ways a bell cricket can signalize change in the world or good luck.]]> 2021-08-12 13:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676789650 Junior B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676790332 The grasshopper represents a good luck sign in the Japanese culture. This is why everyone in the story wanted one to keep for good luck. ]]> 2021-08-12 13:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676790332 Zoe G. https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676791528 The insect cage in the chinese culture begun 2,000 years ago. It is symbolized as good luck to find a singing insect. So they keep it for good luck.]]> 2021-08-12 13:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676791528 https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676792750 this is a lady bug when it lands on you its a sign good luck you will be granted more patience and fewer burdens it takes illness away]]> 2021-08-12 13:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676792750 Eileen escalante https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676793279 A bell cricket is also mentioned in the story. usually their hard to find and if you find one your technically lucky because their exclusive. it represents a once in a life time moment.]]> 2021-08-12 13:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676793279 Junior B https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676795811 The Japanese lanterns represents the spirits return to the elements. Each year families come together to guide the spirits down to the sea.]]> 2021-08-12 13:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676795811 Zamirrah D. 198917 https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676795896  in the story it basically explains that in china the red lanterns represents wealth and prosperity and which is why festivals also weddings and other celebrations often have a lot of red decorations and outfits. Most Chinese lanterns are red, and lanterns of this color symbolize a prosperous business and a thriving life and in the story the red lanterns.]]> 2021-08-12 13:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1676795896 Theron Conley https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1677655385 According to Japanese culture, the symbolism of an Grasshopper means many different things like luck though are very common in Japan. While the Bell Cricket are apparently rarer then Grasshopper, and is considered special and an sign of love.]]> 2021-08-13 02:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1677655385 Amiyah Simon https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1707769083 the idea that in japanese culture that it is something rare, that is why when the boy found it everyone wanted it because it showed that it would be good luck since it was rare that's why making such a mistake between the two determines how much the person will value the insect and its value ]]> 2021-08-31 18:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/middledaysmari/9486wtarm46b0upb/wish/1707769083