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Colour Symbolism in Literature

In literature and art, colours often carry symbolic meanings that reflect different personality traits and emotions. Colours can be used to enhance character development, convey mood, or underscore themes within a story. Each colour has both positive and negative associations, which can be interpreted differently depending on the context.


Below is a table illustrating some common colours and their associated personality traits:



Colour

Positive Personality Association

Negative Personality Association

Yellow

Joy, happiness, intellect, energy

Cowardice, caution, decay

Red

Passion, love, desire

Danger, anger, violence

Blue

Calmness, stability, harmony

Sadness, aloofness

Green

Nature, growth, renewal

Jealousy, inexperience

Black

Elegance, sophistication

Darkness, evil, mystery

White

Purity, innocence, cleanliness

Emptiness, sterility

Purple

Royalty, luxury, power

Arrogance, decadence

Orange

Creativity, enthusiasm, warmth

Caution, overbearing

Grey

Neutrality, balance

Dullness, depression


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